Obverse: The centre of the coin features a right-facing portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, designed by sculptor Ian Rank-Broadley. Surrounding inscriptions include „ELIZABETH II“, „NIUE“, the denomination „TWO DOLLARS“ and the year of issue, 2019. The designer's initials „IRB“ appear beneath the portrait.
Reverse: Depicts a hawksbill sea turtle swimming through the ocean. This remarkable species is distinguished by its narrow, bird-like beak and beautifully patterned shell. Stylized bubbles surround the turtle, creating a sense of movement beneath the water. The inscription „TURTLE“ appears on the left, while the silver fineness and weight are indicated below – „FINE SILVER .999 1 OZ“.
About the coin: The 2019 Niue 2 Dollars silver coin is dedicated to the hawksbill sea turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata), one of the world's most remarkable and endangered marine turtle species. Hawksbill turtles inhabit tropical regions of the Atlantic, Indian and Pacific Oceans, particularly around coral reefs. They play an important role in maintaining healthy marine ecosystems but are classified as critically endangered due to habitat loss, pollution and illegal trade. The coin belongs to the popular „Taku Turtle“ series, renowned for its elegant depiction of this fascinating marine animal. Struck from .999 fine silver, the coin weighs 1 troy ounce (31.1 g), measures 40.5 mm in diameter and is 2.3 mm thick. It features a reeded edge.
