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2 Dollars - Elizabeth II Love Notes
| Uitgever | Niue |
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| Jaar | 2012 |
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| Oriëntatie | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
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| Beschrijving keerzijde | The central field displays a large oval frame formed by a draped ribbon and a garland of roses at its base, enclosing the Italian love inscription Tutto a te mi guida rendered in flowing script. Two winged putti flank the composition: one at upper right grasps the ribbon frame, while a second at lower left draws a bow, referencing the classical iconography of Cupid. The deeply mirrored black field enhances the romantic, neoclassical aesthetic of the design. A gilt laurel wreath borders the upper portion of the outer ring, and the series title LOVE NOTES appears in gilt lettering along the base of the border. |
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| Rand | Reeded |
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| Aanvullende informatie |
Niue has operated as a treaty-minting partner with New Zealand since the 1980s, issuing legal tender coinage almost entirely for the collector market rather than domestic circulation — the island's population hovers around 1,500 and its economy runs on remittances and foreign aid. The "Love Notes" series sits squarely in the commemorative bullion trade that funds a meaningful share of Niue's government revenue.
The gilt ring application was achieved through selective electroplating after striking, a finishing technique that became increasingly common on Pacific island issues after 2005 as mints competed for the themed gift coin market.