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1 Dollar - Elizabeth II Year of the Snake
| Issuer | Government of Niue |
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| Year | 2013 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features the fourth definitive effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, designed by Ian Rank-Broadley, depicted in right-facing profile with a diademed and draped bust set against a finely textured field. The portrait renders the Queen wearing a tiara, drop earrings, and a necklace, with meticulous detail in the hair and regalia. The circumscribed legend along the oval border reads 'ELIZABETH II' to the left, '2013' at the top, 'NIUE ISLAND' to the right, and '1 DOLLAR' at the base, all separated by raised dots. The overall composition is rendered in brilliant proof finish, with the portrait slightly raised in relief against the stippled background field. |
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| Obverse lettering | ELIZABETH II · 2013 · NIUE ISLAND · 1 DOLLAR · |
| Reverse description | The reverse presents a whimsical, fully colourised depiction of a coiled green snake rendered in a charming cartoon style, its body detailed with textured scales in shades of green and its large, expressive yellow eyes with vertical pupils gazing outward. The snake's bifurcated red tongue is extended prominently, and it is shown resting upon a bed of autumnal fallen leaves in hues of orange, red, and brown, with stylised grasses and colourful mushrooms visible in the background. The curved legend 'BORN IN THE YEAR OF THE SNAKE' arcs along the upper border, while the date '2013' appears in the lower left field. The vivid polychrome enamel colouring contrasts sharply with the mirror-polished silver border and field surrounding the design. |
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