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1 Dollar - Elizabeth II Archangel Michael
| Issuer | Government of Niue |
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| Year | 2018 |
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| Composition | Silver (.999) |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features a raised circular medallion at center bearing the fourth definitive effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, designed by Ian Rank-Broadley, showing her crowned and draped bust in right-facing profile. The engraver's initials IRB appear below the truncation, while the Mint of Poland mintmark (mw) is visible to the left. The surrounding circular legend reads ELIZABETH II to the left and NIUE 2018 to the right, with 1 DOLLAR at the base, all set within a frosted square field. The notation Ag 999 appears in the lower-left corner of the square planchet, confirming the fine silver composition. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The reverse displays a full-color circular reproduction of a Byzantine icon depicting Archangel Michael, set within a raised circular frame at the center of the square flan. The archangel is shown in a frontal, hieratic pose with large dark wings spread behind him, his solemn face framed by a golden nimbus; he holds a staff surmounted by a cross in his right hand and a orb in his left. The rich ochre and vermillion tones of the icon painting are faithfully rendered in color against the aged gilded background typical of Orthodox iconographic tradition. The circular frame is surrounded by elaborate ornamental relief decoration covering the entire square field, consisting of scrolling acanthus motifs, beaded borders, and floral corner ornaments in polished and frosted silver finish. |
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