Niue

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)