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2 Dollars - Elizabeth II Sirens
| Issuer | Niue |
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| Year | 2016 |
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| Currency | Dollar of New Zealand (1987-date) |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features the fourth definitive effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, designed by Ian Rank-Broadley, depicted in right-facing profile with a diademed and elaborately coiffed head. The engraver's initials 'IRB' appear below the truncation of the neck. The surrounding legend reads 'ELIZABETH II' to the left and 'NIUE TWO DOLLARS' to the right, with the date '2016' positioned at the bottom of the field. The portrait is rendered in high relief against a frosted mirror field, characteristic of the proof finish. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The reverse presents a richly detailed mythological scene depicting three Sirens from ancient Greek legend, rendered in high-relief engraving against a polished proof field. Two winged female figures stand at the right, draped in classical robes, singing with open mouths toward a passing ancient Greek galley with billowing sails visible at the left. A third Siren is seated in the foreground, her wings partially furled, surrounded by human skulls and bones alluding to the deadly nature of the Sirens' song. The inscription '1 oz 999 FINE SILVER' is engraved along the lower portion of the field, identifying the coin's metallic content. |
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