Obverse: Features the official Public Seal of Niue in the centre, surrounded by a decorative wreath and radiating lines. The face value “2 DOLLARS” appears above, while the inscription “NIUE 2023” is shown below.
Reverse: Features Hibernia, the female personification of Ireland, wearing classical robes and a Corinthian helmet. She holds a spear in one hand, while a traditional Irish harp is depicted beside her. The surrounding inscriptions read “HIBERNIA”, “1 OZ” and “9999 FINE SILVER”.
About the coin: Issued on behalf of Niue in 2023, this coin is dedicated to Hibernia, the historic personification of Ireland. “Hibernia” is the classical Latin name for Ireland, and the female figure became a symbol of Irish strength, independence and national identity. The spear symbolises strength and the ability to defend, while the harp is one of Ireland’s oldest national symbols. Struck by the European Mint from .9999 fine silver, the coin contains 1 troy ounce of pure silver and has a mintage of 50,000 pieces.
