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| Uitgever | Government of Niue |
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| Jaar | 2023 |
| Type | Collector coin |
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| Schrift voorzijde | Latin |
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| Beschrijving keerzijde | The reverse presents a stylized chibi-style caricature figure of Ric Flair, the professional wrestler known as the 'Nature Boy,' rendered in a cartoonish, diminutive form. The figure is depicted wearing an ornate sequined robe adorned with floral motifs, characteristic of Flair's flamboyant ring attire, with voluminous hair rendered in relief above. The overall design is executed in a bold, graphic outline style with detailed surface engraving, all set within the same ornate scalloped cartouche-shaped planchet as the obverse, finished in gold plating. |
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| Aanvullende informatie |
Niue has operated as a prolific licensing vehicle for novelty bullion since the 1990s, issuing coins under New Zealand's monetary umbrella while retaining the right to contract with entertainment IP holders directly. The Ric Flair issue is part of a wave of WWE-licensed silver rounds that blurs the line between coin and collectible — the $5 face value is purely nominal on a 2 oz. gold-plated slug that will never see a cash register.
Flair's "Nature Boy" persona dates to the mid-1970s, borrowed explicitly from Buddy Rogers. The gold plating here is doing obvious thematic work.