1 Dollar Madonna of Czestochowa (12 of 24 coins)
| Issuer | Niue |
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| Year | 2015 |
| Type | Collector coin |
| Value | 1 Dollar |
| Currency | Dollar of New Zealand (1987-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
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| Shape | Rectangular |
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| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | Raphael David Maklouf |
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| Edge | Plain |
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| Mintage |
2015 - Reverse Proof - 250 |
| Numisquare ID | 1011524550 |
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Historical Context: The 2015 Niue 1 Dollar Madonna of Czestochowa coin is a modern issue from a self-governing island nation. As the twelfth in a twenty-four-coin series, its release reflects a contemporary trend for Niue to issue themed commemoratives for global collectors. The Black Madonna of Czestochowa is a profoundly revered miraculous icon, central to Polish Catholicism, embodying significant spiritual and national symbolism for a broad international audience.
Artistry: The design, likely by a specialized private mint, adheres to a devotional art style. The reverse prominently features the iconic Madonna of Czestochowa, depicted with her characteristic dark complexion, two scars on her right cheek, and holding the Child