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5 Dollars - Elizabeth II Boba Fett Helmet
| Issuer | Government of Niue |
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| Year | 2020 |
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| Currency | Dollar of New Zealand (1987-date) |
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| Obverse description | The obverse bears a right-facing diademed and draped effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, as modelled by Ian Rank-Broadley, centred within the helmet-shaped flan. The legend 'ELIZABETH II' arcs to the upper left and 'NIUE' and 'FIVE DOLLARS' arc to the upper right of the portrait. The date '2020' appears below the effigy, flanked by the inscriptions '2 oz 999 Fine Silver' to the lower left and '© & ™ Lucasfilm Ltd.' to the lower right. The engraver's initials 'IRB' appear on the truncation of the bust. The overall field has a polished proof finish, contrasting with the raised lettering and portrait. |
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| Mintage | 2020 - Proof - 5,000 |
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Niue has operated as a licensing vehicle for collectible coin programs since the early 2000s, issuing legal tender under New Zealand monetary authority while bearing no obligation to maintain practical circulation. This piece is part of a broader Star Wars helmet series produced in collaboration with the Lucasfilm licensing arm following Disney's 2012 acquisition of the franchise — a deal that dramatically expanded the commercial reach of Star Wars intellectual property into unexpected markets, numismatic included.
The 2 troy ounce format places it firmly in the bullion-collectible crossover category that Perth Mint and New Zealand Mint have both exploited aggressively throughout this decade.