Many collectors recognize the iconic pirate banner known as the Jolly Roger. Featuring a stark skull-and-crossbones design, this infamous symbol is often associated with the legendary pirate Samuel Bellamy, widely known as Black Sam. The 2024 1 oz Niue Silver Black Sam Jolly Roger Coin pays tribute to this enduring maritime legend through a bold and historically inspired design.
 
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Coins are housed in individual acrylic capsules
 
Features the legendary Jolly Roger flag design
 
Strictly limited mintage of 15,000 coins
 
Contains 1 troy ounce of .9999 fine silver
 
Issued with a $2 face value by Niue
 
Struck in Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) condition
 
 
The name “Black Sam” has been attributed to several figures throughout history, but it is most famously linked to Samuel Bellamy, a pirate active during the early 18th century’s Golden Age of Piracy. Born in England in 1689, Bellamy later sailed to the American colonies before turning to piracy around 1716. Despite a short career, he became one of the most successful pirates of his era, commanding the captured slave ship Whydah Gally as his flagship.
 
The obverse of the coin displays the Public Seal of Niue, featuring a wheel filled with native flora and topped by the English Imperial Crown, reflecting Niue’s historical ties to the British Crown.
 
On the reverse, the coin showcases the classic Jolly Roger imagery. The stark white skull and crossbones represent a warning once feared across the seas, signaling danger and inevitable confrontation to those who encountered pirate vessels on the horizon. The design is accompanied by references to Black Sam, reinforcing the coin’s historical theme.
 
Each 2024 1 oz Niue Silver Black Sam Jolly Roger Coin is struck in Brilliant Uncirculated condition, individually encapsulated for protection, and produced in a highly limited quantity, making it an appealing addition for both collectors and silver enthusiasts alike.