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1 Dollar - Elizabeth II The Chief
| Issuer | Niue |
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| Year | 2015 |
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| Value | 1 Dollar |
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| Obverse description | Centered on the obverse is the fourth definitive effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, designed by Ian Rank-Broadley, depicted in right-facing profile with a diademed and draped bust. The portrait is rendered with selective black colorization against a polished silver field. The legend ELIZABETH II and NIUE appear above the effigy in two lines, while the denomination 1 DOLLAR and the date 2015 are inscribed in the lower field. The engraver's initials IRB appear beneath the truncation of the portrait. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse reproduces a full-color lithographic travel poster originally painted by Hernando G. Villa in 1931 for the Santa Fe Railway, advertising the legendary passenger train known as 'The Chief.' The poster artwork features bold Art Deco compositional elements characteristic of the golden age of American railway travel illustration. The title legend THE CHIEF appears prominently, accompanied by the promotional slogan EXTRA FAST - EXTRA FINE - EXTRA FARE. The fineness inscription 999 FINE SILVER 1/2 OZ is also present in the field, affirming the coin's silver content. |
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| Reverse lettering | the Chief … is still chief 999 Fine Silver 1/2 Oz EXTRA FAST - EXTRA FINE - EXTRA FARE |
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