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| Issuer | Niue |
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| Year | 2021 |
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| Currency | Dollar of New Zealand (1987-date) |
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| Obverse lettering | ELIZABETH II 1 DOLLAR NIUE ISLAND IRB mw 2021 Ag 999 1 oz |
| Reverse description | The reverse displays a full-color reproduction of Caravaggio's celebrated painting 'The Musicians' (c. 1595), rendered with exceptional chromatic fidelity within an ornate gold-plated frame border that echoes the baroque style of the original composition. The scene depicts three young male figures, the central figure in a red draped garment playing a lute, accompanied by two additional figures in white and dark robes respectively, with a cluster of grapes visible in the lower left. The color printing technique faithfully replicates the chiaroscuro lighting and rich tonal palette characteristic of Caravaggio's early Roman period. The elaborate gilded frame surround integrates seamlessly with the square format of the coin, lending the piece the appearance of a miniature framed artwork. |
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| Mintage | 2021 mw - Proof - 500 |
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