2 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Teddy Sheean) 2021 front 2 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Teddy Sheean) 2021 back
2 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Teddy Sheean) 2021 photo
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2 Dollars - Elizabeth II Teddy Sheean

2021 year
Gold (.999) plated copper-nickel 110 g 65 mm
Description
Issuer
Niue
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2021
Value
2 Dollars 2 NZD = USD 1.23
Currency
Dollar of New Zealand (1987-date)
Composition
Gold (.999) plated copper-nickel
Weight
110 g
Diameter
65 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled, Coloured
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#326386
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Teddy Sheean

Script: Latin

Lettering:
EDWARD "TEDDY" SHEEAN 1923 - 1942
"A young man serving his
nation who chose certain
death over chance of
survival to try to save
his mates who were
in the water,"
- Governor-General
David Hurley
"He sacrificed his life trying to save others" VC Citation
ARAFURA SEA - 1 DEC 1942

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 2 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Teddy Sheean) 2021 from Niue made of Gold (.999) plated copper-nickel weighing 110g is that it features a unique reverse design that commemorates the bravery and sacrifice of Teddy Sheean, a young sailor from Niue who served in the Royal New Zealand Navy during World War II. The coin's design depicts Sheean manning a machine gun on the deck of a ship, with the words "Teddy Sheean" and "Niue" inscribed above and below the image, respectively. This coin is a special tribute to Sheean's heroism and a reminder of the important role that Niue and its people have played in the history of the Pacific region.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2021  559 - - - - - -

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