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50 Dollars - Elizabeth II Ponte dei Sospiri
| Issuer | Government of Niue |
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| Year | 2017 |
| Type | Collector coin |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features the fourth definitive effigy of Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley, depicting her in right-facing profile wearing the Diamond Diadem and drop earrings. The portrait is rendered in high relief against a polished field, with the engraver's initials 'IRB' visible below the truncation. The legend 'ELIZABETH II' arcs across the upper left and 'NIUE ISLAND' across the upper right, separated by a dotted border. The purity mark 'Au 99999' appears to the right of the portrait, and the denomination '50 DOLLARS' along with the date '2017' are inscribed along the lower rim. |
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| Reverse script | Latin |
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Niue's licensing arrangement with the New Zealand Mint has made it one of the most prolific issuing authorities for commemorative bullion in the Pacific, a role that has nothing to do with Niuean monetary history and everything to do with favorable sovereign coinage agreements. The Bridge of Sighs piece belongs to a broader architectural series capitalizing on collector demand for fine gold miniatures tied to European landmarks.
The bridge itself was completed around 1600, connecting the Doge's Palace to the Prigioni Nuove — the crossing prisoners made on their way to interrogation or sentencing.