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2 Dollars - Elizabeth II Isaac Newton
| Uitgever | Government of Niue |
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| Jaar | 2022 |
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| Waarde | 2 Dollars |
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| Beschrijving voorzijde | The obverse presents an allegorical female figure of Liberty in dynamic striding pose, rendered in high relief, her robes and long flowing hair billowing behind her. Her right arm is raised toward a radiant sun depicted in the upper left field, evoking themes of enlightenment and discovery. A border of thirteen five-pointed stars arcs along the upper rim, with reeding visible at the coin's periphery. In the lower right quadrant, an inset cartouche displays the Public Seal of Niue, accompanied by the inscriptions TWO DOLLARS, 2022, PUBLIC SEAL OF NIUE, and ATUA NIUE TUKULAGI. The denomination TWO DOLLARS, the date 2022, and the fineness .999 SILVER 1 OUNCE are inscribed in the left and lower fields. |
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| Beschrijving keerzijde | The reverse features a highly detailed portrait bust of Sir Isaac Newton facing three-quarters to the right, depicted in period attire with a full curled wig characteristic of the late 17th century. Newton is shown holding a prism in his left hand, with a beam of light refracting through it in the background, evoking his landmark experiments in optics. Surrounding the portrait are symbolic references to his scientific achievements: a falling apple, an open manuscript with handwritten notations, planetary orbs set against concentric orbital rings, and a coin or medallion referencing his tenure as Master of the Royal Mint. Newton's facsimile signature, Is. Newton, appears in the lower field, and the engraver's initials are present in the lower left. |
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| Aanvullende informatie |
Niue has operated as a prolific bullion and commemorative licensing platform since the 1990s, contracting with external mints — primarily the New Zealand Mint and Perth Mint — to produce collector pieces under its name. Newton's inclusion here connects loosely to the tercentenary of his death in 1727, though no specific anniversary falls in 2022; the selection reflects commercial program logic more than historical occasion.