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| Issuer | Government of Niue |
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| Year | 1989 |
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| Currency | Dollar of New Zealand (1987-date) |
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| Obverse description | The obverse displays the New Zealand Royal Arms shield, quartered with four stars at upper left, two sailing vessels in the centre column, a golden fleece at upper right, a sheaf of wheat at lower left, and crossed hammer and pick at lower right. The shield is surmounted by a St Edward's Crown. Two silver fern fronds flank the shield on either side, forming a decorative wreath. The legend NIUE appears in the upper left field and the date 1989 in the upper right field, both incuse along the coin's curve. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse presents a finely detailed portrait bust of General Douglas MacArthur facing slightly to the right, depicted in full military uniform with his characteristic peaked cap bearing the United States Army eagle insignia. Five stars arranged diagonally in the left field signify his rank of General of the Army. The surrounding legend reads GENERAL DOUGLAS MacARTHUR · DEFENDER OF FREEDOM along the upper arc, with the denomination 200 DOLLARS inscribed to the right of the portrait, and the motto · OLD SOLDIERS NEVER DIE · along the lower arc. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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