2 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Chewbacca)
Niue • 2 Dollars • Silver (.999) • 2017
- Denomination
- 2 Dollars
- Issuer
- Niue
- Struck
- 2017
- Composition
- Silver (.999)
- Currency
- Dollar of New Zealand
- Weight
- 31.1 g
- Diameter
- 40 mm
- Catalog refs
- KM 1441
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Where it came from
The 2017 Chewbacca 2-dollar coin was struck by the New Zealand Mint on behalf of the island nation of Niue as part of an expansive Star Wars commemorative series. Produced to coincide with the enduring global fascination with the franchise, this coin represents the intersection of numismatics and popular culture, serving as a legal tender collectible rather than a circulation piece. The series was designed to appeal to both casual fans and dedicated collectors of bullion and commemorative coinage.
The design of the coin features an intricately engraved image of the Wookiee warrior Chewbacca, capturing his iconic likeness with high-relief detail. As part of a larger ongoing collaboration between Lucasfilm and the New Zealand Mint, the coin was struck in fine silver, reflecting the mint's reputation for high-quality production standards. Upon its release, it was well-received by the collecting community for its thematic accuracy and the technical precision characteristic of the mint’s creative team.
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