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1 Dollar - Elizabeth II Study of a Skull
| Issuer | Niue |
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| Year | 2011 |
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| Shape | Rectangular |
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| Obverse description | Right-facing effigy of Queen Elizabeth II after the portrait by Raphael David Maklouf, wearing the George IV State Diadem and draped in robes. The legend ELIZABETH II flanks the date 2011 along the upper arc, with NIUE ISLAND inscribed along the right field. The denomination 1/24th of 24 Dollars appears in the lower portion of the field beneath the portrait. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | Colorized reproduction of Leonardo da Vinci's anatomical drawing 'Study of a Skull', depicting a sagittal cross-section of a human skull rendered in sepia tones with fine hatching and draughtsmanship characteristic of da Vinci's scientific illustrations. The intricate detail of the cranial structure, including the brain cavity and bone sutures, is faithfully reproduced against an aged parchment-colored background, giving the rectangular planchet the appearance of an illuminated manuscript page. |
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