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5 Dollars - Charles III Merenhuiske
| Issuer | Government of 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 at center, depicting an ornate crowned circular cartouche enclosing a floral motif, flanked by crossed rifles and a scroll bearing the legend ATUA NIUE TUKULAGI. The royal crown surmounts the seal in the upper field. The denomination FIVE DOLLARS arcs along the upper border in bold raised lettering, while the date 2023 appears in the lower field. The design is rendered in mirror-finish proof style against a polished background. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse depicts the Merenhuiske, the fantastical sailing vessel from the Moomin universe created by Tove Jansson, shown in full sail upon stylised waves. The ship is rendered in fine relief with elaborate rigging, a large paddle wheel amidships, and seagulls in flight above. The legend MERENHUISKE arcs prominently along the upper border in bold raised letters. The copyright notice ©Moomin Characters™ appears in small lettering along the lower rim. The design is executed in a clean, illustrative style faithful to the original Moomin artwork. |
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| Reverse lettering | MERENHUISKE ©Moomin Characters™ |
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