1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (Juno and Avos) 2011 front 1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (Juno and Avos) 2011 back
1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (Juno and Avos) 2011 photo
© Mint of Poland

1 Dollar - Elizabeth II Juno and Avos

2011 year
Silver (.925) 28.28 g 38.61 mm
Description
Issuer
Niue
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2011
Value
1 Dollar 1 NZD = USD 0.62
Currency
Dollar of New Zealand (1987-date)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
28.28 g
Diameter
38.61 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled, Coloured
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#54495
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

In the central part of the coin the images of the two Russian actors playing the main parts during the first performance of “Juno and Avos”: Elena Shanina – playing the part of the daughter of the Governor of San Francisco, Conchita, and Nikolai Karachentsov – playing the part of the Russian Count, Rezanov. The figures are presented against the sea symbolizing the inevitability of parting. In the background: sunset in the sky. At the bottom, a ship moored along a shore.

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering:
Юнона
и
Авось

Engraver: Urszula Walerzak

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 2011 Niue $1 Silver Coin (Juno and Avos) is that it features a unique reverse design that showcases the mythological story of Juno and Avos. Juno, the Roman goddess of marriage and childbirth, is depicted on the coin along with her son Avos, who is said to have brought her a magical flower that granted her immortality. This design is not only visually striking but also serves as a symbol of the enduring power of love and family.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2011 mw 5000 - - - - - -

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