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2 Dollars - Elizabeth II Virgo
| Issuer | Niue |
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| Year | 2011 |
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| Technique | Milled, Colored |
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| Obverse description | Right-facing crowned effigy of Queen Elizabeth II after the portrait by Raphael Maklouf, shown draped and wearing a pearl necklace and drop earring, set against a polished dark field within a central recessed rectangle. The legend ELIZABETH II and NIUE appears above the effigy, while the denomination 2 DOLLARS and the fineness inscription 1oz 999 SILVER are inscribed below. The surrounding matte border bears all twelve zodiac symbols in relief, with the date 2011 engraved at the base. |
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| Reverse description | Full-color illustration occupying the central field, depicting the personification of Virgo as a young maiden draped in flowing blue robes, kneeling and holding a sheaf of wheat against a nocturnal starfield background. The Greek legend Παρθένος (Virgo) appears in the upper portion of the field, while the Virgo astrological symbol is rendered in pink below the central image. At the base, the Latin inscription VIRGO is prominently engraved, with the zodiacal date range AUGUST 23 – SEPTEMBER 22 beneath it. |
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Niue has operated as a prolific licensing hub for themed bullion and collector silver since the 1990s, issuing coins under New Zealand's currency umbrella while retaining full control over its commemorative program. The zodiac series this piece belongs to was produced for the collector market rather than any domestic monetary purpose — Niue's actual circulating currency is the New Zealand dollar.
KM#590 is one of twelve issues in the set, each struck to one-troy-ounce .999 fineness at a face value that bears no relation to intrinsic worth.