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5 Dollars - Elizabeth II Taurus
| Issuer | Niue |
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| Year | 2017 |
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| Value | 5 Dollars |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features the right-facing effigy of Queen Elizabeth II as designed by Ian Rank-Broadley, whose initials 'IRB' appear beneath the portrait. The surrounding legend reads '5 DOLLARS' across the upper field and 'ELIZABETH II Au 900' along the lower arc, with 'NIUE' at bottom left and the date '2017' at bottom right. Two lateral holes, characteristic of this wearable bullion series, are positioned at the midpoint of the coin to accommodate a cord or chain. The denomination and issuer inscriptions are rendered in bold raised lettering against a matte gold field. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse displays a bold, stylized representation of the Taurus zodiac symbol rendered in high relief against a matte gold field, with two lateral apertures integrated into the design to allow threading of a cord. A faceted pink gemstone is set into the lower portion of the field, serving as a decorative accent consistent with the jewellery-coin concept of the series. The inscription 'TAURUS' appears in raised capital letters along the lower arc of the coin. The overall design is clean and modern, emphasizing the astrological motif in an elegant, wearable format. |
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| Edge | Reeded |
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