250 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Chewbacca)
Niue • 250 Dollars • Gold (.9999) • 2017
- Denomination
- 250 Dollars
- Issuer
- Niue
- Struck
- 2017
- Composition
- Gold (.9999)
- Currency
- Dollar of New Zealand
- Weight
- 31.107 g
- Diameter
- 32 mm
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Where it came from
The 2017 Niue 250 Dollar Chewbacca coin was minted as part of a high-relief gold bullion series commemorating the 40th anniversary of the original Star Wars film. Issued by the island nation of Niue in partnership with the New Zealand Mint, the series was designed to appeal to both numismatists and film enthusiasts by immortalizing iconic characters through professional-grade precious metal coinage.
The coin features a meticulously detailed portrait of Chewbacca, captured in high-relief to emphasize the texture of his Wookiee fur and his signature bandolier. The design was crafted by the New Zealand Mint's creative team, who sought to blend traditional numismatic standards with pop culture iconography. Upon its release, the piece was well-received for its artistic execution and its status as a limited-issue collector's item, reinforcing the growing trend of licensed cinematic collectibles in the bullion market.
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