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5 Dollars - Charles III Phoenicia
| Issuer | Niue |
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| Year | 2024 |
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| Value | 5 Dollars |
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| Reverse description | A finely detailed portrait of a woman with Middle Eastern features occupies the central field, rendered in a richly artistic style evoking ancient Phoenician civilization. She is depicted holding a tablet inscribed with Phoenician alphabet characters, referencing the culture's foundational contribution to written language. Surrounding decorative elements include maritime and trade-related Phoenician symbols, underscoring the seafaring legacy of this ancient Levantine civilization. The composition is framed with ornamental devices consistent with the artistic iconography of the ancient Near East. |
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| Edge | Reeded |
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Niue has become one of the most prolific issuers of licensed numismatic silver in the Pacific, contracting production through the New Zealand Mint and distributing globally through third-party dealers. These issues carry legal tender status under Niuean law, though the island's population sits below 2,000 and no such coin ever enters domestic circulation.
The "Phoenicia" branding places this within a broader antiquity-themed series. Collector demand drives the entire enterprise — the 2 troy oz format is a deliberate premium tier targeting stackers and thematic collectors simultaneously.