Niue 10 Dollars - Charles III, 2023

10 Dollars - Charles III from Niue. Issued in 2023. Struck in Silver (.999). Measures 65 mm and weighs 155.5 g.

Obverse

Coat of Arms

Reverse

A mounted warrior, spear in hand, impales the beast, just as told in the legend of St George and the Dragon. St George is also the patron saint of Ukraine, so the usage is especially apt. There are tons of little touches that elevate the piece. The spear has the gilded trident emblem of Ukraine near its tip, and the Ukrainian colours are everywhere. The ‘dragon’ is also cleverly realised, having two eagle heads – a nod to the bicephalous eagle that is a highly visible symbol of Russia.

Edge

Smooth