This is the fantastic second issue “Silkpunk” in the futuristic themed series from Niue titled the Punk Universe. This is a 2 ounce high relief .999 silver coin with a stunning florescent color application and a great design.
The word cyberpunk reflects a sub-genre of science fiction and is characterized by describing a high-tech future in which humans coexist with cyborgs in a virtual reality.
The future in cyberpunk is pessimistic, dark, full of moral destruction, where the advanced technology usually causes more harm than good. Such dystopian image of society is well-described as ‘high tech & low life’.
This genre is also often described by the three concepts – City, Mass, Machine. Action of books, movies or games usually takes place in huge, overcrowded metropolis, where technology has demoralized people by destroying relations between them.
Coin Highlights:
Incredibly detailed high relief strike
Deep antique finish
UV florescent color printing
Low mintage of just 500 pieces worldwide