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1 Dollar - Elizabeth II Hindenburg
| Issuer | Niue |
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| Year | 2017 |
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| Diameter | 37 mm |
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| Reverse description | The reverse depicts the dramatic moment of the Hindenburg disaster of 6 May 1937, portraying the hydrogen-filled airship LZ 129 engulfed in flames as it approached its mooring mast at Lakehurst Naval Air Station, New Jersey. Ground crew, airport workers, reporters, and cameramen are shown observing the catastrophe from the rooftops of vehicles positioned near the anchor tower, capturing the chaos and tragedy of the scene. The bold legend 'HINDENBURG' appears prominently in the field, anchoring the composition. The design is rendered in high relief with fine engraving detail conveying the intensity and historical weight of the event. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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The LZ 129 Hindenburg completed 63 transatlantic crossings before the May 1937 disaster at Lakehurst, New Jersey — a fire that killed 36 people and effectively ended commercial airship travel. Niue has issued numismatic silver under licensing arrangements for decades, functioning essentially as a mint-friendly jurisdiction rather than as the primary commemorative authority behind such releases.