1 Dollar - Elizabeth II European Shorthair

Niue has operated a prolific bullion and collector coin program since the 1970s, licensing its sovereignty to foreign mints — primarily the Perth Mint and the New Zealand Mint — to produce themed silver issues sold directly to collectors worldwide. This cat breed series is part of that commercial output, manufactured for the numismatic market with no meaningful circulation history.

The European Shorthair, distinct from the British Shorthair despite frequent conflation, was formally recognized as a separate breed by Fédération Internationale Féline in 1982.