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5 Dollars - Elizabeth II Vilnius Cathedral
| Issuer | Niue |
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| Year | 2023 |
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| Currency | Dollar of New Zealand (1987-date) |
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| Reverse description | The rectangular reverse presents a detailed architectural rendering of the Vilnius Cathedral (Cathedral Basilica of Saint Stanislaus and Saint Ladislaus) in Lithuania, depicted in a neoclassical style with its iconic portico of six tall columns, triangular pediment, and prominent dome visible to the right. The inscription 'VILNIUS CATHEDRAL' appears in bold relief in the upper right field. The design captures the lateral facade of the cathedral with fine engraving, conveying the grandeur of this landmark against a polished gold field. |
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| Reverse lettering | VILNIUS CATHEDRAL |
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Part of a broader Lithuanian sacred architecture series issued through Niue's licensing arrangement, this 1g gold piece commemorates the Cathedral Basilica of St. Stanislaus and St. Vladislaus in Vilnius — a building whose history is inseparable from Soviet-era religious suppression. The cathedral was seized in 1950 and converted into an art gallery, a use it retained for nearly four decades until its reconsecration in 1989, one of the symbolic early acts of Lithuanian cultural restoration ahead of independence.