The “Moscow Kremlin Egg” coin from the wonderful series commemorating famous eggs made in a workshop of a world-renowned Russian jeweller, Peter Carl Fabergé.
The “Imperial Fabergé Eggs” series is a continuation of tradition having its roots at the Russian court in the second half of the 19th century. The inspiration for this collection were the renowned eggs created to order of tsars Nicholas II and Alexander III. For over 100 years these jewellery masterpieces have been a symbol of extravagance and luxury.
Obverse: At the bottom – open „Spring Flowers Egg” (1899-1903) with a miniature basket and a bouquet of anemones. Above the basket – the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II with an inscription: ELIZABETH II and the mint mark (m/w). Around – a decorative, neo-rococo ornament. Along the rim – the issuer’s name: NIUE ISLAND, the face value: 2 DOLLARS, the hallmark (Ag 925) and the year of issue – 2014.
Reverse: In the central part – a stylized image of the Cathedral of the Dormition which is located in the Moscow Kremlin. Along the internal rim – the name of the Fabergé Egg: MOSCOW KREMLIN EGG. In the upper and lower part of the coin – neo-rococo ornaments embellished with six white diamonds.
Сountry: | Niue |
Data of issue: | July, 2014 |
Face value: | 2 New Zeland dollars |
Metal: | Silver .925 |
Weight: | 56,56 g |
Diameter: | 41,60 x 55,60 mm / ellipse |
Quality: | Proof |
Mintage: | up to 7,000 pcs |
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