Provident Metals Presents the Nordic Creatures

Straight out of Nordic mythology and onto brilliant bullion is the latest series from Provident Metals. The Nordic Creatures features 5 designs from the legendary tales of historic Scandinavia.

The series, designed by Howard David Johnson and presented by Julie Lindquist of Anonymous Mint, is captured on 1 oz, .999 fine silver rounds. Each design in the 5 part series has its own unique story.

The first design, Níðhöggr (meaning “malice striker”), is a fiery dragon who plagues the World Tree, Yggdrasil. The terrifying creature gets his name from the Viking term, “nio,” meaning “villain.” Níðhöggr is referenced in the epic poem, Völuspá. The poem details the beast and his destructive nature, as a punisher of evil doers in the land of Nastrond, beneath Yggdrasil. 

Along with Níðhöggr, 4 other mystical creatures are featured: Frost Giant, Odin’s Steed-Sleipnir, Hellhound-Garm, and the Great Eagle. The legends task each creature with specific traits and responsibilities.

The Frost Giant is one of many large and fearsome beasts; originally icicles, these giants, called Jotnar, were often in conflict with the Aesir. The Giants were not always gigantic, but our round features an enormous figure, ready to devour its prey.

Odin’s steed, Sleipnir, is an eight legged means of transportation throughout the Nine Worlds. Odin rides with Sleipnir across the trunk of Yggdrasil, which connects all lands, including Hel. Odin’s ravens, Huginn and Muninn, are also featured on the round, as they are the trusted companions of the god.

The supernatural and terrifying hellhound, Garm, is next in the series with a haunting and evil design. This grotesque canine guards the gates of the underworld. During the final battle of the cosmos, the chains binding Garm will break, and he will run.

The Great Eagle is majestic and rivals any flying beast you have seen; it proudly sits atop Yggdrasil with a small hawk perched on its head. The mischievous squirrel, Ratatoskr, sits below the great bird, likely having just delivered a message from Níðhöggr below, (as legends said he often did).

While each obverse features one of five fabulous creatures, the common reverse is that of the World Tree, Yggdrasil. The artwork from Howard David Johnson has never been seen by the public, and Provident Metals is proud to be the first to offer these designs on breathtaking silver and copper rounds.

Collecting and stacking investment grade bullion does not have to be boring. Provident Metals is consistently offering striking new series to delight collectors of any genre. Each design is offered as a 1 oz silver proof round, 1 oz silver antiqued round, 5 oz silver proof round, 5 oz silver antiqued round, and a 1 oz copper round.

If you enjoy mythology, great value, and brilliant artwork,  do not wait to enhance your investment of stunning silver and copper with the Nordic Creatures Series from Provident Metals.