2 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Moon Rabbit)
Niue • 2 Dollars • Silver (.999) (with Jade inset) • 2021
- Denomination
- 2 Dollars
- Issuer
- Niue
- Struck
- 2021
- Composition
- Silver (.999) (with Jade inset)
- Currency
- Dollar of New Zealand
- Weight
- 50 g
- Diameter
- 50 mm
- Catalog refs
- KM 4404
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Where it came from
The 2021 Niue Moon Rabbit 2 Dollar coin was minted as a commemorative legal tender piece celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival, a traditional harvest celebration held across many East Asian cultures. The design centers on the mythological Moon Rabbit, a figure of folklore said to live on the moon and produce the elixir of life while pounding rice cakes. By utilizing the currency issuing authority of Niue, the mint produced this series to appeal to collectors interested in thematic lunar iconography and cultural symbolism.
The coin features intricate relief work that emphasizes the rabbit silhouette against a stylized lunar backdrop, often rendered with colorized details to highlight the celestial theme. This release aligns with a broader trend of Pacific Island nations issuing specialized, low-mintage bullion and commemorative coins aimed at international numismatic markets. It was received primarily as a decorative collectible, favored by those documenting the evolution of modern pop-culture and folklore-themed coinage.
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