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10 Dollars - Elizabeth II African Lion vs. Chinese Guardian Lion
| Issuer | Tokelau |
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| Year | 2022 |
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| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
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| Obverse description | Right-facing crowned effigy of Queen Elizabeth II after the Ian Rank-Broadley portrait, rendered in high relief against a finely textured field. The Queen is depicted wearing the royal crown with pearl drop earring visible at the ear. The engraver's initials IRB appear below the truncation. The Tokelau coat of arms is positioned to the left of the portrait. The legend TOKELAU 2022 arcs above along the rim, with ELIZABETH II inscribed immediately above the portrait, and the denomination 10 DOLLARS curves below. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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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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