Niue 1 Dollar - Elizabeth II, 2012
Order of St. George Egg
Information
Country
Niue
Niue
Currency
Dollar of New Zealand
(1987 – 9999)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
1 Dollar - Elizabeth II
Year
2012
Ruler
Elizabeth II
(1952–2022)
Composition
Silver (.925) (with a Swarovski crystal)
Shape
Oval
Technique
Milled, inlaid
Weight (g)
16.81
Description
1 Dollar - Elizabeth II from Niue. Issued in 2012. Struck in Silver (.925) (with a Swarovski crystal). Measures 0 mm and weighs 16.81 g.
- Obverse
- The Effigy of HM Queen Elizabeth II
- Reverse
- The Order of St. George Egg (1916), the last Imperial Egg created during World War I. Made of silver without any precious stones, the egg represents austere elegance due to the fact that the royal family considered it inappropriate to exchange expensive gifts when the country was at war.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 mw | 10K | Proof |
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