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1 Dollar - Elizabeth II - Amber route: Kaliningrad
| Issuer | Niue |
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| Year | 2008 |
| Type | Collector coin |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features a right-facing effigy of Queen Elizabeth II with a diademed and elaborately coiffed portrait occupying the lower left field, overlapping a large central scene depicting a horse-drawn covered carriage in motion, evoking ancient amber trade convoys. Behind the carriage, a relief map of Europe with trade route markings fills the upper field, referencing the historic Amber Route. The legend AMBER ROUTE arcs along the upper rim, while ELIZABETH II, the date 2008, the denomination 1 DOLLAR, and NIUE ISLAND appear in the lower field and along the lower rim. The mintmaster's initials MW are present in the field. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The reverse presents a detailed cityscape of Kaliningrad (formerly Königsberg) dominated by the Gothic towers of Königsberg Cathedral rendered in high relief at centre-left. To the upper right, an ancient Roman coin effigy is depicted in relief, alluding to the Roman trade connections along the Amber Route. A genuine inlaid Baltic amber cabochon is set into the right field, serving as the coin's primary decorative element. In the lower field, two Roman-style swords or daggers are rendered in relief, referencing ancient trade goods exchanged along the route. The legend KALININGRAD appears in the central field, while SZLAK BURSZTYNOWY (Polish for Amber Route) arcs along the lower rim. |
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