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1 Dollar - Elizabeth II Campo del Cielo Meteorite
| Issuer | Niue |
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| Year | 2015 |
| Type | Collector coin |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features a right-facing effigy of Queen Elizabeth II after the third portrait by Raphael Maklouf, depicted with a diadem, drop earring, and necklace, set against an antique-finished field replicating the rugged, oxidized surface texture of a meteorite. The portrait is rendered in polished relief, creating a vivid contrast against the surrounding dark, textured background. The legend NIUE ISLAND 2015 ELIZABETH II arcs around the upper portion of the coin, while the denomination ONE DOLLAR appears along the lower margin, both inscriptions in raised Latin lettering. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The reverse depicts a highly detailed, concentric Widmanstätten pattern representing the cross-section of an iron meteorite, evoking the crystalline structure characteristic of the Campo del Cielo meteorite found in Argentina. At the center, an actual fragment of the genuine Campo del Cielo meteorite is embedded and secured, its irregular, dark surface offering a tactile and visually striking focal point. The antique-finished field surrounding the specimen reinforces the ancient cosmic origin of the subject matter. The legend METEORITE CAMPO DEL CIELO arcs along the upper field, while ARGENTINA 2015 and the date of the meteorite's discovery, 1576, appear in the lower portion of the coin in raised Latin lettering. |
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