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| Issuer | Niue |
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| Year | 2020 |
| Type | Collector coin |
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| Reverse description | Full-color depiction of a Minion character from the Despicable Me franchise, rendered in vibrant polychrome enamel applied over a proof-finish silver field. The Minion, wearing denim overalls and large metallic goggles, stands with arms outstretched in a celebratory pose against a circular orange polka-dot background. Scattered around the field are colorful confetti pieces, wrapped candies, and party favors. The inscribed legend HAPPY BIRTHDAY! arcs across the upper field, while the copyright notice © UCS LLC and the fineness inscription 1oz 999 PURE SILVER appear along the lower rim. |
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| Mintage | 2020 - Proof - 5,000 |
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Niue has operated as a prolific bullion and commemorative issuing authority since the 1990s, licensing its monetary authority to the New Zealand Mint and various European distributors. The "Happy Birthday" issue is part of a recurring themed series aimed squarely at the gift market — collectible by occasion rather than by numismatic significance. There is no particular historical event or monetary rationale behind this coin's existence beyond that commercial function.