2020 2 oz Niue The Raven “Nevermore” Black Rhodium Proof .999 Silver Coin

Enter the shadowed world of Edgar Allan Poe with the 2020 2 oz Niue The Raven “Nevermore” .999 Fine Silver Proof Coin. This limited-edition release honors The Raven, one of the most celebrated works of Gothic literature, through an atmospheric design enhanced by selective black rhodium plating.

Struck from 2 troy ounces of .999 fine silver, the coin combines a substantial precious-metal format with a specialized proof finish and dark visual treatment. It was issued as the first release in the Spooky Stories Series, a collection created to celebrate memorable tales of suspense, horror, and supernatural literature. 

With a worldwide mintage limited to only 500 coins, the 2020 Niue The Raven is a scarce modern collectible intended for enthusiasts of Edgar Allan Poe, Gothic art, literary history, and low-mintage silver coins.

Specifications

• Year: 2020
• Issuing Country: Niue
• Series: Spooky Stories
• Release: First coin in the series
• Theme: Edgar Allan Poe’s The Raven
• Denomination: $5
• Metal: Silver
• Purity: .999 fine
• Silver Weight: 2 troy ounces
• Approximate Weight: 62.2 grams
• Diameter: 50 mm
• Finish: Proof
• Special Treatment: Selective black rhodium plating
• Maximum Mintage: 500 coins worldwide (coin is 103 of 500!)
• Legal Tender: Yes
• Original Packaging: Timber-style presentation case
• Certificate: Certificate of Authenticity

Honoring Edgar Allan Poe’s The Raven

First published in 1845, The Raven tells the story of a grieving narrator who is visited by a mysterious raven. The bird repeatedly responds with the word “Nevermore,” gradually intensifying the narrator’s sorrow and emotional distress.

The poem became one of Edgar Allan Poe’s best-known works and helped establish his reputation as a leading figure in Gothic and macabre literature. Its rhythmic language, supernatural imagery, and exploration of memory and loss have kept it culturally relevant for generations.

Issued in 2020, this collectible marked the 175th anniversary of the poem’s original publication.