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5 Dollars - Elizabeth II Sun
| Issuer | Niue |
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| Year | 2017 |
| Type | Collector coin |
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| Reverse description | A highly stylized anthropomorphic sun occupies the entire reverse field, rendered in high relief with a selective dark antique finish applied to the silver surface and accented with golden coloring on the solar disc and rays. The sun features a boldly modeled human face in frontal view, with clearly defined eyes, nose, and a broad smiling mouth, surrounded by alternating straight and flame-tipped rays radiating outward to the rim. The field between the rays and the coin's border is treated with a vivid blue metallic enamel, creating a striking contrast against the gilded solar motif. The composition draws on classical Baroque solar imagery reminiscent of heraldic and alchemical sun symbols. No legends or inscriptions appear on the reverse. |
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| Mintage | 2017 - Selective Dark Antique Finish & Blue Metallic Enamel - 500 |
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Niue's coinage program is essentially a licensing operation — the island nation generates revenue by authorizing foreign mints, primarily the New Zealand Mint, to strike bullion and commemorative pieces under its authority. The underlying monetary relationship with New Zealand means Niue itself has no independent central bank and no domestic coin circulation to speak of.
KM#1502.1 suggests a cataloged sub-variety, worth cross-referencing against the .2 designation if one surfaces.