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2 Dollars - Elizabeth II Medea and the Golden Fleece
| Issuer | Government of Niue |
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| Year | 2021 |
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| Weight | 62.2 g |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | A high-relief, antiqued depiction of Medea rendered in profile view, her head and shoulders draped and partially covered by the Golden Fleece, whose flowing form frames her figure dramatically. At the terminus of the fleece, a ram is depicted in intricate detail, referencing the mythological origin of the Golden Fleece as the pelt of the divine ram. Swarovski crystal elements are incorporated into the composition to accentuate the mystical and regal character of the sorceress. The inscription MEDEA AND THE GOLDEN FLEECE appears within the design field. The overall composition reflects a narrative, pictorial style evoking the ancient Greek mythological tradition. |
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Niue has operated as a coin-issuing jurisdiction for collector series since the 1980s, licensing its sovereignty to mint programs with no meaningful domestic circulation intended. This piece belongs squarely in that category — a bullion-adjacent commemorative produced for the global collector market, with the Swarovski elements added to justify premium pricing over spot silver value.