The coin is inspired by the concept of infinity from the works of M. C. Escher, in this case is inspired to the structure of Circle Limit IV, a work created by Escher in 1960. The reverse depicts a typical Escher's theme. Here a contemporary theme such as duality is addressed, which is visually expressed by the juxtaposition of two female figures, repeating from the center outwards and materializing the concept of infinity. The eye observes curiously and gets lost in the web of signs, optical illusions and visual changes. Two figures take turns, one smiling, magnetic, with curved and light lines that have the taste of luck. On the other side a pleasant, sad figure "cut out", the crossing lines look like something broken, metaphorically a shattering of the soul like a broken glass. The obverse of the coin features the inscriptions: "PUBLIC SEAL OF NIUE" – the issuing country, "2022" – the year of issue, "FIVE DOLLARS" – the face value and "2 OZ 9999 FINE SILVER" - the weight of the coin and the fineness of the Silver.
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