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80 000 Dollars - Elizabeth II Diplomat and Emperor
| Issuer | Niue |
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| Year | 2021 |
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| Weight | 10000 g |
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| Reverse description | The reverse depicts a bold bust of Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV (Karel IV) facing left, crowned and robed in imperial regalia, occupying the right portion of the field. Behind the bust, a relief map of medieval Central Europe fills the background, evoking the extent of his realm and diplomatic reach. In the upper left, a detailed reproduction of the imperial golden seal of Charles IV is shown in high relief, displaying the enthroned emperor within a circular legend. The left arc of the coin bears the vertical Czech inscription CÍSAŘ A DIPLOMAT (Emperor and Diplomat), while the name KAREL IV. appears along the lower arc in large letters. |
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| Mint | Czech Mint (Česká mincovna), Jablonec nad Nisou, Czech Republic (1993-date) |
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This is one of the largest gold coins ever produced for legal tender, struck by the New Zealand Mint on behalf of Niue — a self-governing island nation in free association with New Zealand whose coin program exists almost entirely as a vehicle for collectible issues rather than circulation. The 10-kilogram format places it in a very small category of coins that blur the line between monetary instrument and refined bullion sculpture.
The "Diplomat and Emperor" designation in the series title refers to Napoleon Bonaparte, whose dual political and military identity made him a recurring subject for high-value commemorative issues in the 2020s collectibles market.