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5 Dollars - Elizabeth II - Amber route: Kaliningrad
| Issuer | Niue |
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| Year | 2008 |
| Type | Collector coin |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features the right-facing effigy of Queen Elizabeth II in the Ian Rank-Broadley portrait, with the legend ELIZABETH II arcing along the upper rim. The face value 5 DOLLARS and the issuer inscription NIUE ISLAND appear in the lower field, flanked by the date 2008. The series title AMBER ROUTE is inscribed above, and the mint mark MW of the Mint of Poland is present in the field. A genuine inlaid amber cabochon is set into the coin's surface, serving as a decorative and thematic element recalling the historical amber trade. |
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| Obverse lettering | AMBER ROUTE mw ELIZABETH II 2008 5 DOLLARS NIUE ISLAND |
| Reverse description | The reverse depicts a stylized map or scenic representation evoking the city of Kaliningrad (formerly Königsberg), one of the key stops along the historic Amber Route connecting the Baltic coast to the Mediterranean world. An inlaid natural amber stone is prominently set into the design field, referencing the region's role as a principal source of Baltic amber. The Polish legend SZLAK BURSZTYNOWY (Amber Route) arcs across the field, while the city name KALININGRAD appears as the principal reverse inscription. The overall design is rendered in high relief with a mirror-proof finish against a frosted background. |
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