Niue 1 Dollar - Elizabeth II, 2010

Samson and Delilah

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Niue 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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