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10 Dollars - Elizabeth II African Lion vs. Chinese Guardian Lion

Issuer Tokelau
Year 2022
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Currency Dollar of New Zealand (1978-date)
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Reverse description An extraordinarily detailed high-relief depiction of a fierce combat between an African lion and a Chinese guardian lion (foo dog). The African lion, rendered with a flowing mane, lunges from the left, its powerful claws locked with those of the Chinese guardian lion. The guardian lion, with its characteristic curly mane, decorative collar, and fierce stylized features, rears up on the right with one paw raised high. The scene is set amid dense savanna grasses and foliage in the lower field, with dramatic swirling clouds in the upper background, the entire composition showcasing exceptional sculptural depth and antiqued finish.
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Mintage 2022 - Antiqued - 500
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