Niue 1 Dollar - Elizabeth II, 2010
Samson and Delilah
Information
Country
Niue
Currency
Dollar of New Zealand
(1987 – 9999)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
1 Dollar - Elizabeth II
Year
2010
Ruler
Elizabeth II
(1952–2022)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
28.28
Diameter (mm)
38.61
Description
1 Dollar - Elizabeth II from Niue. Issued in 2010. Struck in Silver (.925). Measures 38.61 mm and weighs 28.28 g.
- Obverse
- Head of Elizabeth II with tiara above. In the central part of the coin – the likeness of Anteros, designed based on the Piccadilly Circus memorial in London, also known as the Angel of Christian Charity. Anteros, the younger brother of Eros, was the god of requited and fulfilled love, but also the avenger of scorned and unrequited love.
- Reverse
- In the central part of the coin a portrait of Samson and Delilah turned backwards to each other. In the background: Samson’s cut locks of hair, creating an interesting ornament.
- Edge
- Smooth with inscription
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 mw | 9K | Proof |
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