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1 Dollar - Charles III Dryopteris
| Issuer | Government of Niue |
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| Year | 2024 |
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| Value | 1 Dollar |
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| Reverse description | The reverse presents a richly detailed composition centred on two fronds of Dryopteris fern, selectively gold-plated in vivid yellow-gold relief, set against a lush wreath of finely engraved botanical elements including chrysanthemums, dahlias, and assorted foliage rendered in frosted proof finish. The fern fronds are naturalistically depicted with precise pinnate detailing, overlapping the surrounding floral wreath and occupying the central field. The overall composition fills the entire coin surface to the rim, creating a deeply sculptural, high-relief effect. No legends or inscriptions appear on the reverse. |
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| Edge | Reeded |
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Niue has operated as a prolific licensing hub for commemorative coinage since the 1990s, contracting its monetary authority to third-party mints — primarily the New Zealand Mint — to produce collectibles with nominal face values that will never circulate on the island's roughly 1,500-person population. This piece sits in that well-worn commercial arrangement. Dryopteris, the wood fern genus, comprises over 400 species and has become a recurring subject in botanically themed bullion programs targeting the natural history collector market.