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1 Dollar - Elizabeth II 150 years of the Suez Canal
| Issuer | Niue |
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| Year | 2019 |
| Type | Collector coin |
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| Reverse description | A colorized historical scene commemorating the 150th anniversary of the opening of the Suez Canal, depicting the ceremonial landing of Empress Eugénie of France and Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria at Port Said during the inauguration of the canal in November 1869. A steam-powered vessel is prominently featured in the composition alongside the distinguished dignitaries. The legend '150 YEARS OF THE SUEZ CANAL' is inscribed within the design. |
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| Edge | Plain |
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The Suez Canal's 150th anniversary falls in 2019, marking the 1869 opening under Khedive Ismail after a decade of construction led by Ferdinand de Lesseps. Britain had no hand in building it yet became its dominant shareholder after Disraeli's government purchased the financially distressed Khedive's stake in 1875 — a move conducted in such secrecy that Rothschild's bank financed the £4 million transaction before Parliament had even been consulted.
Niue's involvement is strictly licensing; the island issues coins under New Zealand monetary authority with no organic connection to the commemorated subject.