Niue, a sovereign state in free association with New Zealand, uses two official legal tender currencies. The is the circulation currency for daily transactions, while the government also authorises legal tender coins in the Niue Dollar currency for collector's purposes.
A number of mints issue a large variety of commemorative, bullion and collector coins under the authority of Niue. These coins are dedicated to historical or general popular culture themes not related to Niue itself. Many of them are in standard bullion sizes - typically, one ounce of silver (abbreviated as 1 oz Ag, where "Ag" comes from the Latin word for silver, Argentum).
The Mint says about this coin:
This stunning silver proof rimless high relief coin marks the 75th anniversary of the sinking of HMAS Sydney II. The coin is an exclusive tribute to an Australian military icon, which was lost with all hands in 1941 after engaging Germany’s SMS Kormoran.
NOTE : Grading
At KBC will grade according to international standards set out by Rennicks, American Numismatic Association, and various international bodies. All grades are subjective and KBC is not held liable for any change of mind. Please ensure you make your own judgement on the grade of any coins that are “ RAW “. Raw is a coin that is not graded by and contained in sealed holder by a international body (PCGS, NGC, ANDA) or issued by a official mint (ie RAM, PERTH MINT, International mints.)
At KBC we are qualified to issues certification of authenticity and value based on our expertise for RAW coins (a coin in no package) that will have the value paid for insurance purposes. At KBC we are members of the Australian Numismatic Dealers Association ANDA, American Numismatic Association ANA , PCGS and NGC and other numismatic associations. Please refer to grading on our website or contact for any questions.
Please ensure you are satisfied with your own determination of the coins grade. Happy to answer any questions and send more photos or arrange for inspection if buyers request.
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Mint Mark |
No mint mark |
Total Mintage |
750 |
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The obverse of the coin shows the crowned mature head of facing right (her effigy known as the "Fourth Portrait"). The Queen wears the "Girls of Great Britain and Ireland" diamond tiara, a wedding gift from Queen Mary (Her Majesty's grandmother) in 1947 - which she also has on the and the portraits.
In small letters below the head, the artist's initials IRB (for ).
Around the effigy is the monarch's legend, the date of issue and the value: ELIZABETH II · NIUE 2016 · ONE DOLLAR · 1 OZ 999 SILVER ·.
The inscription also includes the precious metal content; "1 OZ 999 SILVER" means "one troy ounce of 99.9% silver". There is no rim around the obverse.
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| Reverse |
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Within a roped border, the coin's reverse depicts the HMAS Sydney II at sea, firing her guns.
In a ribbon around below, the inscription HMAS SYDNEY II.
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| Reverse Inscription |
HMAS SYDNEY II |
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| Edge |
Milled |
Edge Inscription |
None |
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| Notes |
Finish: proof.
Packaging: in display box, with numbered Certificate of Authenticity.
Perth Mint Item ID: 16A78AAA
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