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5 Dollars 1991, Basketball [Niue]

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5 Dollars 1991, Basketball [Niue]
  • Country: Niue
  • Shape: Round
  • Weight: 28.15 g
  • Mintage: 28000 pcs
  • Name: 100 Years of Basketball
  • Issue Quality: BU
  • Metal: Cupronickel (copper-nickel)
  • Composition: Cu-Ni
  • Denomination: 5 dollars
  • Currency Unit: Dollar
  • Orientation: Medal alignment
  • Reference: KM# 144
  • Diameter: 38.5 mm
  • Reverse
    In the central part, an artistic depiction of two female basketball players on a court. The player on the right holds a ball, attempting to shoot it into the basket. Below is the inscribed text in English: '5 DOLLARS'. In the upper part, following the curve of the coin's edge, is the text in English: '100 YEARS OF BASKETBALL 1891-1991'.
  • Obverse
    In the central part, a heraldic shield - part of the coat of arms of Niue - within fern leaves. Above it, the country name in English and the year of minting: 'NIUE 1991', separated by the Crown of the British Empire.

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