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2 Dollars - Elizabeth II Star Destroyer
| Issuer | Niue |
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| Year | 2017 |
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| Value | 2 Dollars |
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| Obverse description | Right-facing diademed and draped bust of Queen Elizabeth II, modeled by Ian Rank-Broadley, centered in the field with the engraver's initials IRB incuse below the truncation. The circular legend reads ELIZABETH II to the left and NIUE TWO DOLLARS to the right, with the date 2017 positioned in the lower exergue. |
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| Reverse description | Detailed technical blueprint-style rendering of the Imperial Star Destroyer from the Star Wars franchise, presented in color against the coin's silver field. Schematic annotations identify key components of the vessel, including the deflector shield generator, ion engine, and other structural elements. The weight and fineness inscription 1 oz 999 Fine Silver appears above the central design, with the trademark legend and Lucasfilm copyright notice integrated into the composition. The reverse lettering identifies the vessel as STAR DESTROYER and includes the registered trademark symbol, with additional labeled components arranged in a technical diagram format. |
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Niue has operated as a licensing hub for pop-culture bullion since the early 2010s, issuing coins under agreements with major IP holders that funnel royalties through the New Zealand-administered territory's government. This Star Destroyer piece is part of a broader Lucasfilm-licensed series that ran across multiple years and mints, with the Royal Australian Mint handling production for several issues in the program.
Mintages on these themed releases were tightly capped to sustain collector demand — KM#1485 carried a reported limit of 10,000 pieces.