Cherry blossoms, known as sakura in Japan, have held special cultural meaning for centuries. As far back as the 8th century, Emperor Saga helped establish the custom of hanami, or flower viewing, which involves gathering beneath the blossoms to enjoy their short-lived beauty. Right now, BullionMax offers the 2025 17.5 Gram Proof Colorized Niue Silver Timeless Beauty of Cherry Blossoms Hanami Coins.

Coin Highlights:

• Arrives in a presentation case with a Certificate of Authenticity!
• Beautiful colorization on the reverse!
• Proof specimens!
• Limited mintage of only 500 coins!
• Contains 17.5 Grams (.5626 Troy oz) of .999 pure silver.
• Bears a face value of $1 (NZD) backed by the government of Niue.
• Public Seal of Niue on the obverse.
• Cherry blossoms feature on the reverse.

Each of these 2025 17.5 Gram Proof Colorized Niue Silver Timeless Beauty of Cherry Blossoms Hanami Coins ships individually packaged. The coin is presented inside a black display box with a cherry blossom-themed insert and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. Each boxed coin is also enclosed in an outer sleeve for added protection.

While cherry blossoms once served a practical role in marking the rice planting season, they came to represent something much deeper over time. Because they bloom for only a brief period, they became a symbol of life’s fleeting nature—an idea known in Japan as mono no aware, or “the pathos of things.” This symbolism was especially meaningful during the feudal era, when samurai saw their lives reflected in the cherry blossom’s beauty and impermanence.

The obverse of the 2025 Proof Colorized Niue Silver Timeless Beauty of Cherry Blossoms Coin features the Public Seal of Niue. The seal includes native plants in the center, framed by 14 seashells. A crown rests at the top of the design, representing Niue’s relationship with the Commonwealth.

On the reverse of each 2025 17.5 Gram Proof Colorized Silver Cherry Blossoms Hanami Coin is a vivid image of cherry blossoms in full bloom. In the background, a peaceful Japanese garden completes the scene. These coins not only showcase the visual charm of sakura but also speak to their deeper connection to themes of change, reflection, and appreciation.

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