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1 Dollar - Elizabeth II Maculinea Arion
| Issuer | Niue |
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| Year | 2011 |
| Type | Collector coin |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features the fourth effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, a right-facing diademed and draped bust engraved by Ian Rank-Broadley, set within a raised inner circle against a mirror-polished proof field. The legend ELIZABETH II arcs above the portrait within the circle, while the denomination ONE DOLLAR curves along the lower periphery. The issuer name NIUE ISLAND is inscribed along the upper outer rim, with the date 2011 positioned to the right, both set against a finely textured background relief depicting stylised butterfly wing patterns that fill the broad outer field. The Mint of Poland mintmark (mw) appears on the truncation of the portrait. |
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| Obverse lettering | NIUE ISLAND 2011 ELIZABETH II mw ONE DOLLAR |
| Reverse description | The reverse presents a highly detailed, full-colour applied depiction of the Large Blue butterfly (Maculinea arion) with wings fully spread, rendered in vivid shades of blue and violet with characteristic black spot markings, resting amid finely engraved wild thyme and flowering plant stems that fill the silver field. The naturalistic composition showcases the butterfly in dorsal view at centre, with the intricate botanical surroundings executed in high relief against a mirror-polished proof background. The species name MACULINEA ARION is inscribed in two lines along the upper right portion of the field, arcing with the coin's contour. The overall design conveys a precise scientific illustration aesthetic consistent with the Mint of Poland's celebrated wildlife coinage series. |
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