2 oz Silver Coin - Mythical Creatures - The Siren - High Relief - Color - 2023
### Mythical Creatures (2.) - The Siren 2 Oz Silver - Proof High Relief - in Color - 2nd release from the new "Mythical Creatures" Series - 99.9% Silver - Mintage only 750 pieces - With numbered Certificate of Authenticity - Delivery in original wooden Box The second issue of the **Mythical Creatures** series was struck from two ounces of 99.9% **silver** in proof quality and is dedicated to **the Siren**. The **motive in color** shows a depiction of a siren looking at a human skull. Above is the inscription "THE SIREN". The reverse shows the coat of arms of Niue, which is surrounded by nautical details. The weight and fineness as well as the denomination and year of issue are also included in the design. The Sirens are mythical creatures from Greek mythology. The mixed creatures of woman and fish or woman and bird are characterized by their beguiling song, which they use to attract passing sailors. Those who do not know how to protect themselves from the song of the beautiful but dangerous creatures run the risk of shipwreck at the hidden island of the sirens and of being killed. In Homer's "Odyssey," one of the most famous sagas featuring the Sirens, the heroic Odysseus manages to get his crew and himself past the Sirens unharmed by tying himself to a mast and sealing his crew's ears with wax. Limited to 750 pieces worldwide, the **2 Oz High relief silver coin** is delivered in the original wooden box including a numbered certificate of authenticity.