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1 Dollar - Elizabeth II Merlin and Dragons
| Issuer | Niue |
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| Year | 2021 |
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| Currency | Dollar of New Zealand (1987-date) |
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| Obverse description | Right-facing effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, rendered in high relief against a mirror-polished proof field, after the fourth definitive portrait by Ian Rank-Broadley, whose initials 'IRB' appear below the truncation. The legend 'ELIZABETH II · NIUE ISLAND' curves along the right and lower rim, with '1 DOLLAR · 2021' inscribed to the left. A decorative border surrounds the central portrait, composed of interlaced Celtic knotwork interspersed with a series of medieval heraldic shields bearing various blazons, evoking the Arthurian legend theme of the series. The Czech Mint mark appears discreetly in the upper field. |
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| Obverse lettering | · ELIZABETH II · NIUE ISLAND · 1 DOLLAR · 2021 · CM IRB |
| Reverse description | The legendary sorcerer Merlin is depicted in dynamic composition at centre, brandishing a magic staff that emits emanations of power. Behind him, two rearing dragons — one representing the Celts and the other the Saxons — engage in fierce combat, their sinuous bodies intertwined in the background field. The design draws upon Arthurian legend and the Prophecy of Merlin, rendered with fine sculptural detail characteristic of Czech Mint craftsmanship. The inscriptions 'MERLIN' and 'DRAGONS' appear in the field, identifying the subject. The overall composition is framed within a polished proof finish that contrasts with the finely textured relief of the figures. |
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