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50 Cents - Charles III Britannia
| Issuer | Niue |
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| Year | 2026 |
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| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The allegorical figure of Britannia is depicted in three-quarter view, seated and facing left, draped in classical robes and wearing a crested Corinthian helmet. Her right hand raises a trident upright, while her left arm rests upon a large round shield bearing the Union Flag. Radiating lines emanate from behind the figure, suggesting solar rays and evoking themes of imperial power and maritime dominance. The legend BRITANNIA is inscribed along the lower exergue in bold serif capitals, identifying the subject. |
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The Britannia design has appeared on bullion coinage continuously since 1987, but its migration onto fractional gold issues struck for Pacific island territories like Niue reflects a licensing arrangement between the Royal Mint and third-party distributors seeking to capture the low-premium micro-gold market. At 0.0311 grams — one-thousandth of a troy ounce — this is among the smallest gold coins produced by weight in the current bullion market.