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5 Dollars - Elizabeth II Macro Mantis
| Issuer | Government of Niue |
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| Year | 2022 |
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| Shape | Round |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | Extreme close-up depiction of a praying mantis rendered in high relief and antiqued finish, presented as though viewed through a macro lens. The mantis occupies nearly the entire field, with its large compound eye — itself textured with a detailed hexagonal facet pattern — prominently centered. The raptorial forelegs with hooked spines are shown grasping a green-colored leaf, whose veined surface is vividly rendered in full color against the silver-toned insect. The design creates a dramatic naturalistic tableau emphasizing the alien geometry of the mantis anatomy. The inscription MACRO MANTIS appears in raised lettering along the lower left arc of the design. |
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| Edge | Reeded |
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