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2 Dollars - Elizabeth II Battles of El Alamein
| Issuer | Niue |
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| Year | 2022 |
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| Weight | 110 g |
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| Obverse description | Right-facing diademed and draped effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, rendered in high relief after the portrait by Ian Rank-Broadley, whose initials 'IRB' appear below the truncation. The legend 'ELIZABETH II' arcs along the upper left field and 'NIUE' appears at the top, while 'TWO DOLLARS' descends along the right field. The date '2022' is inscribed at the bottom of the coin, and a fine beaded border frames the entire design. |
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| Reverse description | A richly detailed commemorative composition depicting multiple scenes from the Battles of El Alamein (July–November 1942). In the upper left, a World War II Allied tank is shown advancing across the desert, while in the upper right, artillery crew members man an anti-aircraft or field gun. In the lower centre, a group of Allied soldiers is portrayed in a moment of camaraderie amid combat equipment. To the lower right, a laurel-wreathed '80 YEARS' anniversary emblem commemorates the 80th anniversary of the battles. On the left side of the field, a celebrated quotation by Winston Churchill is inscribed in italic lettering. The title 'Battles of EL ALAMEIN' and the date 'July–November 1942' appear prominently in the upper field, with 'OPERATION LIGHTFOOT' and 'OPERATION SUPERCHARGE' arcing along the left and right borders respectively. |
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| Mintage | 2022 - Proof - 599 |
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