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1 Dollar - Elizabeth II Clusius' gentian
| Issuer | Niue |
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| Year | 2013 |
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| Value | 1 Dollar |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features a circular inset portrait of Queen Elizabeth II in right-facing profile, diademed and draped, set within the upper portion of the field. Large stylized gentian blossoms in high relief occupy the remainder of the field, rendered in a bold decorative composition against a mirror-polished background. A crowned royal cypher 'E' within a beaded circle appears at the center of the field. The legend 'NIUE ISLAND 2013' runs along the left periphery and 'ELIZABETH II' along the right, with the denomination '1 DOLLAR' inscribed along the lower portion. The Czech Mint mintmark appears at the bottom of the field. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse depicts a vibrant full-color polychrome image of Clusius' gentian (Gentiana clusii), showing two prominent trumpet-shaped blue flowers with green lanceolate leaves rising from the lower field against a high-contrast black and mirror-polished background. A single green Swarovski crystal element is set at the upper portion of the field, serving as a decorative accent evoking a dewdrop. The Czech Mint mintmark appears at the upper right. The botanical name 'GENTIANA · CLUSII' is inscribed along the left periphery and the Czech vernacular name 'HOŘEC · CLUSIŮV' along the right. |
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| Edge | Smooth |
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