The obverse of the coin features the official Public Seal of Niue.
It has an inner circle of hiapo designs, representing the fonua (land), within which are stylised designs of a tree, representing life and tagata Niue (the people of Niue), surrounded by an outer circle in the form of a traditional Niuean garland of 14 seashells (representing the 14 villages of Niue), and crowned with St Edward's Crown (of the United Kingdom), representing the sovereign as head of state.
Around above between the two circles, the inscription PUBLIC SEAL OF NIUE. Below, a ribbon carries the motto ATUA NIUE TUKULAGI on two lines (meaning "God, Niue Eternally"), below which two crossed katoua (Niue fighting clubs).
On two lines on the left, the face value TWO DOLLARS, below which the date of issue 2024.
The seal is small and is in the lower half, with the obverse representing a front view of a van with Scooby-Doo characters Velma, Fred and Daphne in the front part of the car.
In small letters below, on two lines the copyright notice SCOOBY-DOO and all related characters and elements © & TM HB. (s24).
Near the rim below right, the precious metal content: 1 oz 999 Fine Silver (one troy ounce of 99.9% silver). |