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5 Dollars - Elizabeth II Douglas MacArthur
| Issuer | Niue |
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| Year | 1989 |
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| Technique | Milled |
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| Obverse description | The crowned shield of the Niue coat of arms is displayed centrally, flanked on either side by sprigs of silver fern rendered in fine relief. The quartered shield bears the distinctive emblems of Niue including stars, crossed implements, and native motifs, surmounted by a royal crown. The country name NIUE arcs along the upper left field in large lettering, with the date 1989 positioned to the upper right, both legends running parallel to the coin's rim. |
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| Reverse description | A three-quarter facing portrait of General Douglas MacArthur is rendered in bold relief at the centre-left of the field, depicting the General in full military uniform and his characteristic peaked cap adorned with a five-star insignia. To the left of the portrait, five stars arranged vertically denote his rank as General of the Army. The denomination 5 DOLLARS appears to the right of the portrait in the field. The surrounding legend GENERAL DOUGLAS MacARTHUR · DEFENDER OF FREEDOM arcs along the upper periphery, while the famous quotation 'OLD SOLDIERS NEVER DIE' curves along the lower rim, both inscriptions in raised Latin lettering. |
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| Edge | Reeded |
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