Niue 1 Dollar - Elizabeth II, 2016
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Information
Country
Niue
Currency
Dollar of New Zealand
(1987 – 9999)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
1 Dollar - Elizabeth II
Year
2016
Ruler
Elizabeth II
(1952–2022)
Composition
Silver (.999)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
17.5
Diameter (mm)
38.61
Description
1 Dollar - Elizabeth II from Niue. Issued in 2016. Struck in Silver (.999). Measures 38.61 mm and weighs 17.5 g.
- Obverse
- The map of the corresponding present-day states and capitals. There is also a fragment of the Altar of Peace, erected between 13 and 9 BC on the Campus Martius in honor of the Roman emperor Augustus on his triumphant return from Spain.
- Reverse
- A scene from Greek mythology - Zeus, in the form of a bull, blinded by his love for beautiful Europe, seduces and kidnaps the princess. There is also a small amber sculpture made with the technique intaglio relief, a result of incredible craftsmanship and attention to detail. The names of the cities involved in an ancient amber route.S
- Edge
- Plain
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 mw | 999 | Proof with amber insert |
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