2 Dollars (First Crossing of the Simpson Desert) – Niue

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 75th Anniversary of the First Crossing of the Simpson Desert

Context

Year: 2011

Issuer: Niue

Ruler: Elizabeth II

Currency:

Dollar of New Zealand

(since 1987)

Total mintage: 2,000

Material

Diameter: 38.61 mm

Weight: 31.1 g

Silver weight: 31.07 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 99.9% Silver

Standard: Silver ounce

Magnetic: No

Techniques: Milled, Coloured

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #573

Numista: #290671

Value

Exchange value: 2 NZD = $1.20

Bullion value: $89.99

Obverse

Description:

Queen Elizabeth II's effigy

Inscription:

ELIZABETH II NIUE 2 DOLLARS

2011

Script: Latin

Designer: Raphael David Maklouf

Reverse

Description:

Ted Colson's Expedition, portrait below.

Inscription:

75TH ANNIVERSARY 1936 - 2011

FIRST CROSSING OF THE SIMPSON DESERT

TED COLSON

Script: Latin

Edge

Reeded

Mints

Name	Mark
Produits Artistiques Métaux Précieux (PAMP)	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
2011	—	2,000	Proof

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