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5 Dollars - Charles III A Study in Scarlet
| Issuer | Niue |
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| Year | 2023 |
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| Weight | 62.2 g |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features a highly detailed antiqued cityscape of London, with Tower Bridge prominently rendered in the background on either side of the central design. At the upper portion of the field, the Public Seal of Niue is displayed within an ornate cartouche, bearing the legend 'ATUA NIUE TUKULAGI' beneath it. Centrally positioned is an applied magnifying glass element with a gilt surround, through which the iconic door of 221B Baker Street is visible in fine relief. A decorative floral border frames the entire composition, and the inscription '5 DOLLARS NIUE 2023 2oz Ag999' appears in the lower exergue within a ribbon banner. |
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| Obverse lettering | PUBLIC SEAL OF NIUE ATUA NIUE TUKULAGI 221B 5 DOLLARS NIUE 2023 2oz Ag999 |
| Reverse description | The reverse presents a richly detailed scene depicting Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson engaged in close examination of a book, rendered in high-relief antiqued silver with fine artistic detail. A crime scene is depicted in the background, evoking the narrative atmosphere of the Conan Doyle story. The word 'Rache' appears as an inscription within the composition, referencing a key clue from the story 'A Study in Scarlet'. The legend 'A STUDY IN SCARLET' arcs across the upper field, while 'SHERLOCK HOLMES' is inscribed in the lower portion of the design. |
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