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2 Dollars - Elizabeth II Anna Pavlova
| Issuer | Niue |
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| Year | 2009 |
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| Reference(s) | KM#215 |
| Obverse description | Right-facing crowned effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, wearing the George IV State Diadem, drop earrings, and a necklace, after the portrait by Raphael David Maklouf. The legend ELIZABETH II flanks the left arc and NIUE · TWO DOLLARS the right arc, with the date 2009 positioned in the lower exergue. The design is framed by a fine beaded border against a deeply mirrored proof field. |
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| Reverse description | Central colored circular vignette depicting the celebrated Russian prima ballerina Anna Pavlova in mid-dance, wearing a white tutu and ballet shoes, rendered in full color after a period photographic source. The vignette is surrounded by an ornate Art Nouveau-style scrollwork frame in high relief against a black enameled field. At the top of the border the legend RUSSIAN SEASONS IN PARIS appears in two lines, while a cartouche at the base bears the name ANNA PAVLOVA in raised lettering; a pair of relief ballet pointe shoes is placed just below the vignette, and the inscription 1oz .999 SILVER appears in the lower margin. |
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| Mintage | 2009 - Proof - 5,000 |
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