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2 Dollars - Elizabeth II Battle of Cocos
| Issuer | Niue |
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| Year | 2019 |
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| Technique | Milled |
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| Obverse description | Right-facing crowned effigy of Queen Elizabeth II after Ian Rank-Broadley, depicted with a jewelled diadem, pearl earring, and elaborately styled hair. The legend HER MAJESTY QUEEN ELIZABETH II arcs across the upper field, with NIUE appearing at the lower right, all separated by a raised dot. The date 2019 is prominently struck in the lower exergue, and the engraver's initials IRB appear incuse below the truncation of the neck. A fine beaded border encircles the entire design. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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The Battle of Cocos, fought on November 9, 1914, was HMAS Sydney's destruction of the German cruiser SMS Emden off Direction Island — Australia's first naval victory of the First World War and one of the most celebrated single-ship actions of the entire conflict. Niue has issued commemorative coinage under licensing arrangements that allow it to produce large-format pieces well outside the scope of its domestic economy, functioning essentially as a revenue vehicle for foreign minting houses.
At 110 grams and 65mm, this is a medallic-weight piece where the gold plating over copper is the defining commercial compromise.