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Niue 2025 Cat Breeds—Hairless Sphynx Cat $1 One Troy Ounce Pure Silver Proof with Color—Mintage 1000

Cats are popular, and these Cat Breed Silver Proofs always sell out at the Czech Mint. With a mintage of just 1,000, we recommend fast action if you want to secure yours at our significantly below-issue pricing!

The Sphynx cat is a breed of cat known for its lack of fur. Hairlessness in cats is a naturally occurring genetic mutation, and the Sphynx was developed through selective breeding in North America, starting in the 1960s.

Struck at Ceska Mincovna, the Czech Mint located in the Czech Republic, known for the blast white cameo effect and deep mirrors on their frosted silver proofs.

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The Sphynx Cat
Hairless Sphynx cats are known for their outgoing, extroverted behavior. They display a high level of energy, intelligence, curiosity and affection for their owners. They are considered one of the more dog-like breeds of cats, frequently greeting their owners at the door and friendly when meeting strangers. Sphynx cats tend to be loyal and highly attached to their owners, often demanding large amounts of attention. If said attention is not given, or they get bored, than can get into trouble. The mischievous sphynx loves to cuddle for body warmth, due to their lack of fur. A study conducted by the Journal of Veterinary Behavior in 2012 found that purebred Sphinx cats were rated by their owners as friendlier than purebred European cat breeds were by their owners.

The skin of the sphynx has the texture of chamois leather. It may have very fine hairs, or the cat may be completely hairless. Whiskers may be present, either whole or broken, or may be totally absent. Per the breed standards, they have a somewhat wedge-shaped head with large eyes and ears, quite long legs and tail, and neat rounded paws. Their skin is the color that their fur would be, and all the usual cat markings (solid, point, van, tabby, tortie, etc.) may be found on the Sphynx cat's skin. Because they have no fur, Sphynx cats lose body heat more readily than coated cats, making them both warm to the touch and prone to seeking out warm places, like their owner's lap.

Packaging
Each coin is encapsulated inside a black clamshell-style presentation case, lined with black velvet and satin, with full color outer sleeve. A certificate of authenticity with full specifications is included.

Specifications

Country	Niue
Year of Issue	2025
Mint	Czech Mint — Ceska Mincovna

Face Value	One Dollar
Weight	31.1 g
Diameter	37 mm

Finish	Proof with Color
Composition	.999 Fine (Pure) Silver
Edge	Plain
Artist	David Kruzliak

Niue
Niue is a small island nation in the South Pacific. Although it is completely self-governing and independent, it remains in free association with New Zealand, a member of the British Commonwealth of Nations, hence the portrait of the British monarch on most of its coinage. The country is located about 1,450 miles northeast of New Zealand. It is closest to Samoa, Tonga, and the Cook Islands. It is one of the largest coral islands in the world, with a total area of 260 square kilometers. Niueans are predominantly Polynesian; most are bilingual, speaking both Niuean and English.