Niue 100 Dollars - Elizabeth II, 2012
Pansy Egg
Information
Country
Niue
Currency
Dollar of New Zealand
(1987 – 9999)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
100 Dollars - Elizabeth II
Year
2012
Ruler
Elizabeth II
(1952–2022)
Composition
Gold (.900)
Shape
Oval
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
93.3
Description
100 Dollars - Elizabeth II from Niue. Issued in 2012. Struck in Gold (.900). Measures 0 mm and weighs 93.3 g.
- Obverse
- Open „Spring Flowers Egg” (1899-1903) with a miniature basket and a bouquet of anemones with the Effigy of HM Queen Elizabeth II above
- Reverse
- The "Pansy Egg" is also known as the "Jade Egg". This name originates from the precious stone from which it has been made.In addition to jade, the egg used to be decorated with diamonds. It stands on a bunch of carved leaves, made of gold, from which stem five buds of pansies, enameled with various shades of purple. After opening the top part of the egg one can see a decorated with pearls gold heart, on which there are eleven tiny medallions in the shape of strawberries. All of them are connected by a monogram in the shape of the letter M. When opened, the medallions uncover the portaits of all members of the imperial family. At the top of the heart there is a floral wreath surrounding the star of Bethlehem. Below it there appears the year 1899 of complection of the work.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 mw | 222 | Proof |
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