Power Coin

10 Dollars (Australasian Antarctic Expedition) – Niue

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: Centenary of the Australasian Antarctic Expedition

Context

Year: 2014

Issuer: Niue

Ruler: Elizabeth II

Currency:

Dollar of New Zealand

(since 1987)

Total mintage: 500

Material

Diameter: 65 mm

Weight: 155.5 g

Silver weight: 155.34 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 99.9% Silver

Standard: Silver 5 ounces

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

References

Numista: #172556

Value

Exchange value: 10 NZD = $5.99

Bullion value: $448.76

Obverse

Description:

The effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, featuring Mawson with his lost companions, Ninnis and Mertz.

Inscription:

A TALE OF TRIUMPH AND TRAGEDY

5OZ 999 SILVER · 10 DOLLARS

ELIZABETH II · NIUE 2014

1911-1914 AUSTRALASIAN ANTARCTIC EXPEDITION

Engraver: Raphael David Maklouf

Reverse

Description:

Young Mawson, the Aurora behind him.

Inscription:

SIR DOUGLAS MAWSON

AUSTRALIAN ANTARCTIC PIONEER

Edge

Reeded

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
2014	—	500	Proof

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