Silver Two Ounces 2021 Siren (Mermaid), Coin from Niue - detailed information

The obverse of the coin shows the crowned mature head of Queen Elizabeth II facing right (her effigy known as the "Fourth Portrait"). The Queen wears the "Girls of Great Britain and Ireland" diamond tiara, a wedding gift from Queen Mary (Her Majesty's grandmother) in 1947 - which she also has on the Machin and the Gottwald portraits.

In small letters below the head, the artist's initials IRB (for Ian Rank-Broadley).

Around the effigy is the monarch's legend, the date of issue and the value: ELIZABETH II · NIUE 2021 5 DOLLARS.

Around below left, the hallmark Ag 999 (99.9% silver; "Ag" is abbreviated from Argentum, the Latin word for silver, and is internationally used to mark silver coins and jewellery).It is followed by the small MW mint mark of the Mint of Poland (m over W), for Mennica Warszawska (Mint of Warsaw).

The effigy is surrounded by a ring decorated with a geometric pattern. The rim is decorated with floral motifs.

The reverse of the coin displays an image of a mermaid. The design is highlighted with hand-painted coloured enamel and selective gold-plating.

There is no inscription.

Finish: antique, high relief, digital printing, selective gold plating.
Packaging: boxed.