The reverse of this Silver coin features the iconic walkman. The little tape lid yawns open. Inside, a hollow ready to cradle your favorite cassette. Along the edge, technical details emerge with sharp precision. Stop/Eject button, left/right volume sliders, mic button, and power jack in full view. On the reverse, also the inscriptions: "COYNS" (once on the tape lid, once in miniature beside the power jack) and "SOUNDCOIN". A clever homage to both the original design and the issuing mint: Power Coin. Flip the coin and a rush of nostalgia hits you. You can see the back of the Walkman. The battery compartment sits fully exposed. A tape commands attention. The loose ribbon dangles, tempting you to twirl it with your finger through the cassette's holes. It wraps the Public Seal of Niue. The details are so rich, you can almost feel their texture under your fingertips. On the obverse, also the inscriptions: "SILVER .999" - the fineness of Silver, "NIUE ISLAND" - the issuing country, "2 DOLLARS" - the face value, and "2025" - the year of issue.
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