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2 Dollars - Elizabeth II Queen Mother and the Blitz
1997 year| Silver (.925) | 15.98 g | 28.40 mm |
| Issuer | Niue |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1997 |
| Value | 2 Dollars 2 NZD = USD 1.23 |
| Currency | Dollar of New Zealand (1987-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 15.98 g |
| Diameter | 28.40 mm |
| Thickness | 2.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#103860 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
The Queen Mother inspecting bomb damage during the Blitz in 1940, value below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
QUEEN ELIZABETH THE QUEEN MOTHER
THE BLITZ ON LONDON 1940
2 DOLLARS
Designer: David Cornell
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Similar to 5 Dollars (KM#173)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Queen Mother's visit to the Blitz in 1940, during World War II. The coin's design features an image of the Queen Mother and the Blitz on one side, and the Niue coat of arms on the other. It was minted in 1997 and has a limited mintage of 50,000 coins, making it a rare and collectible item for coin enthusiasts.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 50000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Queen Mother and the Blitz) 1997 coin.
