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5 Dollars - Charles III Chameleon
| Issuer | Niue |
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| Year | 2023 |
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| Value | 5 Dollars |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The reverse presents a highly naturalistic, fully colorized depiction of a Veiled Chameleon (Chamaeleo calyptratus) rendered in vivid polychrome enamel coloring, predominantly in brilliant shades of green, turquoise, and yellow with scattered red spots accentuating the reptile's distinctive scaled texture. The chameleon is shown in profile coiled upon a branch, its laterally compressed body displaying characteristic banding patterns, with its tightly spiraled prehensile tail curling in the lower left field. The background field is treated with a ruthenium-darkened finish and features finely engraved tropical foliage motifs in high relief, providing strong contrast to the vivid coloring of the central figure. The coin carries no reverse legend, allowing the lifelike naturalistic image to dominate the entire flan. The high-relief strike accentuates the three-dimensional quality of the reptile's scaly integument. |
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| Mintage | 2023 mw - BU, High Relief - 500 |
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