Niue 1 Dollar - Elizabeth II, 2018
Mosaic Egg
Information
Country
Niue
Currency
Dollar of New Zealand
(1987 – 9999)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
1 Dollar - Elizabeth II
Year
2018
Ruler
Elizabeth II
(1952–2022)
Composition
Silver (.999)
Shape
Oval
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled, coloured
Weight (g)
16.81
Description
1 Dollar - Elizabeth II from Niue. Issued in 2018. Struck in Silver (.999). Measures 0 mm and weighs 16.81 g.
- Obverse
- The Effigy of HM Queen Elizabeth II with open „Spring Flowers Egg” (1899-1903) with a miniature basket and a bouquet of anemones.
- Reverse
- The”MOSAIC EGG” was created in 1914 as the Easter gift of Tsar Nicholas II for his wife, Tsarina Alexandra Feodorovna. The egg is considered one of the most beautiful and original masterpieces created for the Imperial Court at the House of Fabergé. The jewel-studded surface of the egg resembles a stained glass. The surprise hidden inside it is a miniature medallion surmounted with a crown, featuring the profiles of Nicholas and Alexandra’s five children.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 mw | 999 | Proof |
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