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10 Dollars - Elizabeth II Year of the Snake
| Issuer | Niue |
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| Year | 2013 |
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| Currency | Dollar of New Zealand (1987-date) |
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| Obverse description | On this rectangular bar-shaped coin, the obverse presents a centrally placed circular inset bearing the fourth-portrait effigy of Queen Elizabeth II after Raphael Maklouf, facing right, with the legend 'ELIZABETH II' and date '2013' surrounding the portrait. The issuer name 'NIUE' appears in the upper field above the circular portrait. Below the portrait, the inscriptions '100 g', 'SILVER 999', and '10 DOLLARS' are arranged in the lower portion of the field, all rendered in a polished proof finish against a contrasting matte or frosted background typical of modern bullion collector issues. |
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| Obverse lettering | NIUE ELIZABETH II 2013 100 g SILVER 999 10 DOLLARS |
| Reverse description | The reverse depicts a highly detailed relief of a coiled snake with finely rendered scales wrapping around a segmented bamboo stem, its head raised and facing right at the upper portion of the design. The composition fills the entire rectangular field with naturalistic depth, the snake's body making three full coils around the bamboo stalk. In the lower portion of the field, the Chinese character '蛇' (snake) is incused into the design. The proof surfaces contrast the frosted relief of the snake and bamboo against mirror-polished fields, emphasizing the intricate sculptural detail. |
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