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10 Dollars - Charles III Alice's Tea Party
| Issuer | Niue |
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| Year | 2023 |
| Type | Collector coin |
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| Obverse description | Uncrowned right-facing effigy of King Charles III occupies the central field, rendered in high relief with finely detailed hair and facial features in the style of the official portrait by Martin Jennings. The legend CHARLES III arcs along the left rim, while NIUE · TEN DOLLARS arcs along the upper right rim, all in raised serif lettering. Two raised dots flank the date 2023, which appears in the lower exergue. The mirror-polished proof field contrasts sharply with the frosted portrait, producing a cameo effect characteristic of modern collector coinage. |
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| Edge | Reeded |
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Niue has operated as a prolific licensing hub for themed collector coinage since the 1990s, contracting its sovereign issuing authority to foreign minting operations producing pieces that never approach the island's economy. This 155.5g format — a five-troy-ounce round in all but name — is a vehicle for the colorized enamel and antique-finish techniques that drive the modern numismatic gift market, not circulation or monetary function.
Lewis Carroll's 1865 novel entered the public domain long before any mint took interest; the real driver here is the 2023 centenary of Disney's corporate founding, which renewed commercial appetite for Alice licensing across collectibles categories.