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10 Dollars - Elizabeth II Nizaris
| Issuer | Government of Niue |
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| Year | 2022 |
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| Weight | 155.5 g |
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| Obverse description | The obverse presents the right-facing effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, rendered in high relief against an elaborately ornamented field featuring concentric bands of interlacing Islamic-style geometric and arabesque motifs, evoking Nizari Ismaili artistic heritage. The portrait, attributed to the Ian Rank-Broadley style, is centrally positioned within a circular inner zone bordered by a dotted ring. The circular legend reading '10 DOLLARS · NIUE · 2022 · AG 925' arcs along the upper periphery, while 'ELIZABETH II' is inscribed along the lower border. The individual piece number '#001' appears to the right of the effigy, denoting this coin's unique serial designation within the limited edition. |
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| Edge | Plain |
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The Nizaris are the largest branch of Ismaili Shia Islam, today led by the Aga Khan IV, and have no national currency of their own — making Niue's commemorative issues the closest thing to an "official" coinage the community has ever had. Niue has been one of the more prolific issuers of themed silver rounds dressed as legal tender since the 1990s, its arrangement with New Zealand giving it the authority to issue currency it will never actually circulate.
At 155.5g, this is a five-troy-ounce piece — a format increasingly favored by bullion-adjacent commemorative programs targeting collectors who want silver weight alongside nominal face value.