1 Dollar - Elizabeth II Year of the Rat
2008 year| Silver (.999) | 31.1 g | 45 mm |
| Issuer | Niue |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2008 |
| Value | 1 Dollar 1 NZD = USD 0.62 |
| Currency | Dollar of New Zealand (1987-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 31.1 g |
| Diameter | 45 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Coloured |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#230901 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
A rat agains a coloured background
Scripts: Chinese, Latin
Lettering:
寿
2008
1oz 999Ag
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (Year of the Rat) 2008 coin from Niue is that it features a unique design that combines traditional Chinese symbols with the image of Queen Elizabeth II. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of the Queen, while the reverse side depicts a rat, which is the zodiac animal associated with the year 2008 in the Chinese lunar calendar. The coin's design is meant to commemorate the Year of the Rat and to celebrate the cultural exchange between Niue and China.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 8000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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