Niue 1 Dollar - Elizabeth II, 2016

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Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Niue 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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