Pastel Circus Balancing 2 oz .999 Silver Coin $5 Niue 2023
 
Is the Third release of the Pastel Circus Series and also includ:
2023 - RISING
2023 - FLYING
2023 - BALANCING
2024 - BECOMING
 
The Lithuanian graphic designer and illustrator, Ms Laimutė Varkalaitė, has captivated the whole world with her peculiar & distinctive style – her works are reborn in a new collectible coin series, ‘Pastel Circus’, created by the Lithuanian Mint! The four coins in non-standard rectangular shape, the 3rd of which is ‘Balancing’, will not only plunge you into the sensual whirlpool of circus, but also make you feel that hope and ideas help you spread your wings. 

The artist of the series, Ms Laimutė Varkalaitė, reveals the idea behind the ‘Pastel Circus’: ‘This circus is light and fluttery, with soft colours, accelerating and flying, but inside it is rock solid, because the desire to soar is an irresistible force. I want to tell the story of how the inner state becomes visible, and how our aspirations turn into reality from our conception to the flight of the soul, symbolised by the ever-changing Clown. With graphic jewellery, detail by detail, I have tried to convey a sense of verve – feel it!’

The author of the design, Ms Laimutė Varkalaitė, already known to numismatists from the ‘World of Cryptids’,has conveyed not only the playful symbolism of the circus in a unique manner, but also the journey of a man who persistently pursues his dreams – even if they are not physically possible. On the reverse side, the viewer’s eye is guided by graceful lines that intertwine to create intricate, mathematically precise ornaments, which are filled with dreamy pastel shades. The silver collectible coin ‘Flying’ has an antique finish quality and a digitally-printed reverse.
 
The obverse is framed by a circus stage curtain showing a rising balloon and a public seal of Niue in the centre. Below, two katoua cleaving clubs – the symbol of Niue – are crossed, and the island’s
motto, ‘atua Niue tukulagi’, is written above them.