1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (NW First Truck) 2019 front 1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (NW First Truck) 2019 back
1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (NW First Truck) 2019 photo
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1 Dollar - Elizabeth II NW First Truck

2019 year
Silver (.999) 31.1 g 37 mm
Description
Issuer
Niue
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2019
Value
1 Dollar 1 NZD = USD 0.62
Currency
Dollar of New Zealand (1987-date)
Composition
Silver (.999)
Weight
31.1 g
Diameter
37 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#163021
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Depiction of the truck above reed wheel; lettering above.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
NW - NÁKLADNÍ AUTOMOBIL
MD

Translation: The NW truck

Designer: Martin Dašek

Edge

Plain

Comment



The NW truck was built in by Tatra in Kopřivnice in 1898. This coin celebrates its 120 years of anniversary.

Interesting fact

The 1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (NW First Truck) 2019 coin from Niue is unique in that it features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on one side and a representation of the first truck to drive on the Northwest Passage on the other. This coin commemorates the 100th anniversary of the first successful crossing of the Northwest Passage by the Canadian expedition led by Vilhjalmur Stefansson in 1919. The coin's design highlights the historic achievement and the rugged terrain of the Northwest Passage, making it a fascinating collector's item for anyone interested in exploration and numismatics.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2019 CM 500 - - - - - -

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