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5 Dollars - Charles III Wolf
| Issuer | Niue |
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| Year | 2023 |
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| Currency | Dollar of New Zealand (1987-date) |
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| Reverse description | A highly detailed, ultra-high-relief frontal portrait of a wolf's head dominates the entire field, with finely engraved fur radiating outward from the muzzle and framing the piercing eyes and alert, upright ears. The naturalistic depiction is executed with exceptional sculptural depth, enhanced by the antiqued silver finish which accentuates the textural detail of the coat. The legend WOLF appears in bold serif lettering at the upper rim, and the date 2023 is inscribed vertically along the left field. |
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| Edge | Plain |
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Niue's arrangement with the New Zealand Mint has made the island one of the most prolific issuers of large-format collector silver in the Pacific, exploiting its status as a self-governing territory in free association with New Zealand to issue coins under the New Zealand Monetary Agreement. The wolf series sits within a broader collector program targeting European wildlife themes popular with the German and Polish bullion markets specifically.
The 3 troy ounce specification places it in a weight class that gained traction among mints in the early 2010s as a middle ground between the standard 1 oz round and the 5 oz slab.