Niue has operated a bullion and collectibles licensing program since the 1990s, leasing its monetary authority to foreign minting operations — primarily the New Zealand Mint — in exchange for royalty revenue. This particular issue is part of that arrangement, produced under a DreamWorks Animation license. The KM#4197.1 designation distinguishes it from at least one variant in the same release.
Niue has operated a bullion and collectibles licensing program since the 1990s, leasing its monetary authority to foreign minting operations — primarily the New Zealand Mint — in exchange for royalty revenue. This particular issue is part of that arrangement, produced under a DreamWorks Animation license. The KM#4197.1 designation distinguishes it from at least one variant in the same release.