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5 Dollars - Charles III Lion
| Issuer | Niue |
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| Year | 2023 |
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| Value | 5 Dollars |
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| Obverse lettering | FIVE DOLLARS PUBLIC SEAL OF NIUE ATUA NIUE TUKULAGI 2023 |
| Reverse description | The reverse presents a highly detailed, sculpted effigy of a male lion's head in right-facing profile, occupying the entirety of the lion-shaped die-cut flan. The flowing mane is rendered with exceptional relief and fine engraving, conveying a naturalistic and powerful artistic style. The facial features — including the eye, nose, and muzzle — are rendered with precise three-dimensional depth, consistent with modern proof-quality craftsmanship. The shaped planchet itself forms an integral part of the design concept, with the coin's outline tracing the silhouette of the lion's head and mane. |
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Niue has functioned as a licensing conduit for third-party bullion and collector programs since the 1990s, with the New Zealand government handling its monetary affairs while private mints — most frequently the Perth Mint — use its issuing authority to produce pieces for the international collector market. This coin falls squarely into that arrangement. Charles III's accession in September 2022 triggered a wave of portrait-update releases across Commonwealth and affiliated jurisdictions, of which this is one.