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1 Dollar - Elizabeth II Mosaic Egg
2018 year| Silver (.999) | 16.81 g | - |
| Issuer | Niue |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2018 |
| Value | 1 Dollar 1 NZD = USD 0.62 |
| Currency | Dollar of New Zealand (1987-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 16.81 g |
| Size | 39.0 × 29.2 mm |
| Shape | Oval |
| Technique | Milled, Coloured |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#243722 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
The”MOSAIC EGG” was created in 1914 as the Easter gift of Tsar Nicholas II for his wife, Tsarina Alexandra Feodorovna. The egg is considered one of the most beautiful and original masterpieces created for the Imperial Court at the House of Fabergé. The jewel-studded surface of the egg resembles a stained glass. The surprise hidden inside it is a miniature medallion surmounted with a crown, featuring the profiles of Nicholas and Alexandra’s five children.
Lettering:
Imperial
Fabergé Eggs
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (Mosaic Egg) 2018 coin from Niue is that it features a unique mosaic egg design on the reverse side, which is made up of thousands of tiny silver balls that are arranged to form an egg shape. This unique design was created by the Polish artist, Pawel Kuczynski, and it took him over 40 hours to complete. The mosaic egg design is meant to symbolize the fragility and beauty of life, and it makes the coin stand out from other coins in the series.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 mw | 999 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (Mosaic Egg) 2018 coin.
