This coin was issued in Niue.
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An attractive coin designed for young collectors - Year of the Snake, a piece making up the “Chinese Calendar” series. The coin has been struck using the highest quality mirror stamp, on a sterling silver planchet (Ag 925). The piece is legal tender in New Zealand.
A fairy-tale design and a fun packaging make it a great gift for children!
Collect all coins of the series – each year the Mint of Poland issues a coin showing one of the 12 animals of the Chinese Zodiac: Pig, Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Dog, Monkey, and Rooster.
Obverse:
In the central part of the coin the picture of HM Queen Elizabeth II. Underneath a semi-circular inscription: ELIZABETH II NIUE ISLAND. Under the portrait of the Queen – face value (1 Dollar) and the year of issue (2012). Under the picture of the Queen, to the right, the mint mark (m/w).
Reverse:
In the central part of the coin an image of a fairy-tale snake created using the pad printing technology. In the background – leaves and tree branches. To the left and towards the bottom of the coin – a Chinese hieroglyph denominating the snake. Next to it the following inscription: YEAR OF THE SNAKE 2013.
Designer: Dobrochna Surajewska
Country Niue Islands
Year 2012
Face Value 1 Dollar
Metal Silver
Fineness (purity) .925
Weight (g) 16.81
Diameter (mm) 38.6
Quality Proof
Mintage (pcs) 10,000
Certificate (COA) Yes
Presentation case (box) YesIn the central part of the coin the picture of HM Queen Elizabeth II. Under the picture of the Queen, to the right, the mint mark (m/w). Country Niue Islands. In the central part of the coin an image of a fairy-tale snake created using the pad printing technology.
Composition: Silver | 
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