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5 Dollars - Charles III Moby Dick
| Issuer | Government of Niue |
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| Year | 2026 |
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| Shape | Round |
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| Obverse description | Uncrowned effigy of King Charles III facing left, rendered in high relief with fine portrait detail, as designed by Joel Iskander and identified by the engraver's initials 'JC' below the truncation. The legend 'CHARLES III · NIUE 2026 ·' arcs around the upper periphery, with the denomination '5 DOLLARS' inscribed along the right border. The lower field bears the inscription '· 2oz 999 SILVER ·', confirming the coin's metallic composition. The field exhibits a deep black proof finish, creating strong contrast with the frosted portrait. |
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| Obverse lettering | CHARLES III · NIUE 2026 · 5 DOLLARS JC · 2oz 999 SILVER · |
| Reverse description | A dramatic high-relief composition depicting the great white sperm whale Moby Dick dominating the upper field, its massive head and open jaws rendered in frosted relief against a mirror-polished background. In the lower left foreground stands a bust of Captain Ahab, bearded and wearing a tall hat, holding a harpoon. The three-masted whaling ship Pequod is depicted in the central middle ground amid turbulent ocean waves, which sweep dynamically across the right field. The inscription 'Moby Dick' appears in the lower left field in italic lettering. |
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