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5 Dollars - Charles III Grizzly Bear
| Issuer | Niue |
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| Year | 2023 |
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| Value | 5 Dollars |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features the Public Seal of Niue rendered in high relief at center, consisting of a circular heraldic emblem displaying a stylised plant motif surrounded by an ornamental border, surmounted by a royal crown and flanked by a laurel wreath. Two crossed ceremonial paddles appear beneath the central device, with a ribbon bearing the Niuean motto ATUA NIUE TUKULAGI. The denomination FIVE DOLLARS is inscribed in an arc above the seal, while the date 2023 and the specification 2 oz 999 Fine Silver appear in the lower field. The coin is struck in an irregular shield-shaped flan with a reeded top edge. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse presents an extraordinarily detailed high-relief sculptural depiction of a roaring grizzly bear's head facing the viewer in a full-frontal composition. The bear's open jaws dominate the design, revealing prominent canine teeth, incisors, and a protruding tongue rendered with exceptional naturalistic precision. The dense, textured fur of the face and mane radiates outward across the field, filling the irregular shield-shaped flan to its edges. Deep antiqued finishing accentuates the muscular structure and intense expression of the animal. No legends or inscriptions appear on this face, allowing the sculptural design to command the entire surface. |
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| Edge | Reeded |
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