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2 Dollars - Charles III Almond Blossom
| Issuer | Niue |
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| Year | 2024 |
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| Currency | Dollar of New Zealand (1987-date) |
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| Obverse description | The obverse field is dominated by a faithful high-relief rendition of Vincent van Gogh's celebrated painting 'Almond Blossom' (1890), depicting gnarled almond tree branches bearing delicate white blossoms and scattered petals set against a textured sky, rendered in an antiqued finish that accentuates the painterly detail. In the upper right quadrant, the Public Seal of Niue is prominently displayed within an ornate diamond-studded surround surmounted by a royal crown, with two crossed spears beneath the seal cartouche. Below the seal, the legend reads 'ATUA NIUE TUKULAGI' on a curved ribbon, followed by 'NIUE ISLAND / TWO DOLLARS / 2024' in bold incuse lettering at the lower right. The artist's name 'Vincent van Gogh' appears in a flowing script across the lower centre of the field, with the Dutch title 'AMANDELBLOSEM' inscribed below in smaller capitals. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse presents a full-field colour reproduction of Vincent van Gogh's masterwork 'Almond Blossom' (Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, 1890), faithfully transferred onto the rectangular planchet surface. Intricately rendered almond tree branches bearing clusters of white and pale-pink blossoms spread across the entire field against a vibrant cobalt-blue sky, capturing the impressionistic brushwork and luminous quality characteristic of van Gogh's late style. The colour application is precise and vivid, with subtle tonal gradations distinguishing individual petals, buds, and the gnarled texture of the branches. No legends or inscriptions appear on the reverse, allowing the artwork to occupy the field in its entirety. |
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| Edge | Plain |
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