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2 Dollars - Elizabeth II Spinner Dolphins
| Issuer | Government of Niue |
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| Year | 2009 |
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| Weight | 25 g |
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| Obverse description | Right-facing draped bust effigy of Queen Elizabeth II wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, as sculpted by Ian Rank-Broadley, occupying the central field. The legend 'ELIZABETH II' curves along the upper left periphery, with 'NIUE' inscribed vertically along the right rim. The denomination '2 DOLLARS' is inscribed along the lower portion of the field in raised capital letters. The portrait is rendered with fine detail in the proof finish against a mirror-polished field. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | Two spinner dolphins (Stenella longirostris) depicted in dynamic, naturalistic relief leaping clear of stylised ocean waves that occupy the lower half of the field. The larger dolphin is shown at left in a near-vertical leap, its eye set with a small inset crystal, while a second, smaller dolphin is rendered in the middle ground to the right, conveying a sense of depth and movement. The scientific name 'Stenella longirostris' is inscribed in italic script to the right of centre. The legend 'PACIFIC WILDLIFE' curves along the upper periphery, and the date '2009' appears in the exergue below the wave line. |
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