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2 Dollars - Charles III The Penguin
| Issuer | Niue |
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| Year | 2023 |
| Type | Collector coin |
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| Obverse description | The obverse bears the Public Seal of Niue within a wreath, surmounted by a royal crown, all rendered in high relief on a polished gold-plated field. The circular seal is encircled by the legend 'PUBLIC SEAL OF NIUE' and features the motto 'ATUA NIUE TUKULAGI' on a scroll below. The denomination 'TWO DOLLARS' arcs above the seal in bold raised lettering. The date '2023' appears in the lower field, with the inscriptions '1 oz 999 Fine Silver', 'THE PENGUIN', and the copyright notice '© & TM DC (s23)' positioned below. The coin is struck in a distinctive shaped flan conforming to the silhouette of the character. |
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| Mintage | 2023 - Proof - 200 |
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Niue has issued novelty legal tender under licensing agreements since the early 2000s, effectively monetizing its sovereignty by leasing it to foreign minting houses — primarily the New Zealand-based firms and European operators who design, strike, and distribute these coins with no meaningful circulation ever intended. This piece is one of hundreds in that pipeline.
The penguin in question is the Warner Bros. DC character, not the bird.