2012 - Niue 100 NZD - Imperial Fabergé Eggs - The Pansy Egg - Proof

Gold edition of the popular series “Imperial Fabergé Eggs”. The “Pansy Egg” is the fifth coin of the popular series “Imperial Fabergé Eggs”.

Imperial Fabergé Eggs, known also as Tsar’s Fabergé Eggs, are considered masterpieces of the jeweller’s art and a symbol of extravagance and luxury. Created by Peter Carl Fabergé and his assistants for tsars: Alexander III and Nicholas II of Russia, the eggs were made of gold and silver and decorated with enamels and precious stones.

Low mintage and unique design make the coin highly attractive for collectors. The coin is offered in attractive wooden case with a certificate of authenticity.

Obverse:
At the bottom – open Spring Flowers Egg (1899-1903) with a miniature basket of wood anemones inside. Above – the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II with the mint’s mark (m/w) and the inscription “ELIZABETH II” below. Around the Queen’s effigy – decorative neo rococo scroll ornament. At the top – the issuer’s name: NIUE ISLAND. On the right – a nominal value of the coin (100 dollars), on the left – year of issue (2012).

Reverse:
In the central part – the stylized image of the original "Pansy Eggs”. At the top, along the edge - the name of the series in English: IMPERIAL FABERGE EGGS. In the background – the floral ornament.

Designer: Robert Kotowicz