The reverse of the coin features presents a detailed image of two Templars going on a crusade. The sword of the knight in the foreground has been gilded. At the bottom of the reverse, the inscriptions: "NON NOBIS DOMINE, NON NOBIS, SED NOMINI TUO DA GLORIAM!" - the motto of the Templars, which means "Not for us, My Lord, not for us, but to your Name give the Glory", and "ORA ET LABORA!" - the motto of St Benedict of Nursia, which means "Pray and work!". At the top of the reverse, the inscription: "KNIGHTS TEMPLAR" – the name of the coin. The obverse of the coin features ornaments and swords and the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, surrounded by the inscriptions: "ELIZABETH II" – the name of the Queen, "5 DOLLARS" – the face value, "NIUE" – the issuing country and "2021" – the year of issue.
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