Kingdom of Niue (1876-1900), Niue (1900-present)
Independent Kingdom (1876-1900), British Protectorate (1900-1901), New Zealand Dependency (1901-1974), Independent state in Free Association with New Zealand (1974-present)
Location: Polynesia
Capital City: Alofi
Government type: Elective Monarchy (1876-1900), British Protectorate (1900-1901), New Zealand Dependency (1901-1974), Constitutional Monarchy (1974-present)
Main languages: Niuean, English
Main religions: Protestant Christianity
Chronology
1876: Niue is united as a kingdom by Mataio Tuitoga
1900: After repeated requests from Niue, Britain places the island under protectorate
1901: Britain places Niue under New Zealand's administration
1974: Niue becomes an independent country in free association with New Zealand
Currency
Dollar (1987-present)
1 Dollar = 100 Cents
Note: Niue uses the New Zealand dollar as its currency, any coins minted in Niue's name are non-circulating.
Coins from Niue in the collection
•10 Cent, 2010 (Queen Elizabeth II (1952-2022), copper-plated bronze, KM#194)
•1 Dollar, 2009 (Queen Elizabeth II (1952-2022), aluminum bronze, KM#197)
•1 Dollar, 2010 (Queen Elizabeth II (1952-2022), aluminum bronze, KM#198)