By COLlive reporter

A new commemorative silver coin honoring 75 years of the Rebbe’s leadership has been released in partnership with the Government of Niue and the Niue Mint, a division of the New Zealand Mint.

The limited-edition coin is believed to be the first legal tender coin ever minted featuring the Lubavitcher Rebbe, marking a unique milestone in honoring the Rebbe’s leadership and the global impact of his Shluchim.

The coin was developed by Collect 2 Connect, a new company focused on producing commemorative legal tender coins honoring milestones and notable figures in Jewish history.

“The goal was to create something that would not only mark 75 years of the Rebbe’s nesius, but also capture the Rebbe’s message and mission,” the organizers of the project told COLlive. “The theme of the coin, ‘Spreading the Light,’ reflects the Rebbe’s call to bring the light of Torah and mitzvos to every corner of the world.”

Struck from one troy ounce of .999 fine silver, each coin is produced in high-relief proof quality, combining artistic craftsmanship with halachic guidance. The design was created by acclaimed Italian coin designer Sandra Deiana, an award-winning artist whose work includes designs for major international mints.

The obverse features a finely sculpted portrait of the Rebbe, surrounded by the words “Blessings and Success” in multiple languages, representing the Rebbe’s well-known bracha of “Bracha V’Hatzlacha” – “Blessings and Success” to those who sought his guidance.

The reverse side features 770 Eastern Parkway, with a radiant eight-branched menorah beneath it, its rays illuminating the world and representing the theme of “Spreading the Light.”

“The imagery was chosen carefully,” the organizers explained. “770 represents the source from which the Rebbe’s message was spread throughout the world, while the menorah and its rays represent the ongoing mission of the Rebbe and his shluchim to bring light and kedusha to every place.”

A unique feature of the coin is the inclusion of a dime originally given by the Rebbe, which was melted into the silver used in each coin.

“We wanted to include something that carries a personal connection to the Rebbe’s brachos,” the organizers said. “The coin connects people not only to a historic moment, but also to the Rebbe’s bracha and the personal connection that so many Yidden felt.”

Only 5,786 coins have been minted worldwide. Each coin carries an official denomination of one Niue dollar, making it legal tender under the authority of the Government of Niue.

The 2026 “Spreading the Light” Commemorative Coin serves as a lasting keepsake for chassidim, shluchim, collectors, and all those who wish to commemorate 75 years of the Rebbe’s nesius and the continued spreading of light throughout the world.

The commemorative coin is available through collect2connect.com.