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5 Dollars - Elizabeth II Priamus
| Issuer | Tokelau |
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| Year | 2012 |
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| Shape | Round |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | A large, vibrantly coloured three-dimensional representation of the Ornithoptera priamus (Common Green Birdwing) butterfly dominates the centre of the reverse, rendered with iridescent green and black wings spread in full display over a coloured background depicting a stylised pink and purple tropical flower in full bloom. The butterfly's abdomen is highlighted in yellow-gold, adding further chromatic contrast. The curved legend EXOTIC BUTTERFLIES arcs along the upper periphery in raised lettering, with the species name PRIAMUS inscribed in smaller text at the right field. A small butterfly hallmark or privy mark appears near the upper right rim. |
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Tokelau, a non-self-governing territory administered by New Zealand, began issuing collector coinage around 2010 largely as a revenue mechanism — the islands have no domestic economy capable of sustaining government operations. The "Priamus" designation here refers to the Charonia tritonis or a related marine shell series issued under New Zealand's oversight, timed to align with growing Pacific numismatic collector markets rather than any local monetary need.