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50 Dollars - Elizabeth II Samson and Delilah
| Issuer | Niue |
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| Year | 2015 |
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| Technique | Milled, Colored |
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| Obverse description | The obverse of this rectangular gold bar-format coin features the fourth effigy of Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley, depicted as a right-facing laureate and draped bust occupying the central field. The legend ELIZABETH II · NIUE arcs across the upper portion of the field, while the date 2015 appears to the right and the denomination · 50 DOLLARS · curves along the lower arc. The engraver's initials IRB are incuse below the truncation of the portrait. The fineness mark Au 9999 and the Mint of Poland mintmark appear in the lower left field, with the entire design set within a smooth rectangular flan with rounded corners. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse presents a full-color reproduction of the Baroque masterpiece 'Samson and Delilah' enclosed within an elaborate gilt rococo-style ornamental border of scrolling acanthus leaves and foliage in high relief. The central colored scene depicts Delilah seated in a luxurious interior, gesturing as a servant crouches over the sleeping, muscular figure of Samson to cut his hair, with additional figures observing from the background. At the top center of the decorative border, a circular cartouche in relief features an intricate foliate design, while a plain oval plaque appears at the base of the border. The contrast between the polished gold border relief and the vivid color-printed central panel creates a striking visual effect characteristic of the Mint of Poland's artistic output. |
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| Edge | Smooth |
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