Opium Wars

Following the opening up of trade in China in the wake of the Opium Wars, European and American merchants had flocked to China to purchase Chinese goods. However, Chinese merchants preferred to trade in silver specie in the form of dollars, making silver trade dollar coins very much in demand in the Orient.

US Trade Dollar

During the 1860s, an increase in trade between China and the United States paved the way for a ‘commercial’ US Trade Dollar that could compete with the silver trade coins used by other countries in the Orient. The new coins were struck .900 fine silver and weighed 420 grains (27.2 grammes), and were minted for export from 1873 until 1878. The production of proof trade dollars continued in limited numbers until 1883, however only a few proof examples exist today and are highly prized by collectors as a result.

Obverse

The obverse features the fourth portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, designed by Ian Rank-Broadley. She is surrounded by an Oriental-style border and features the denomination of 250 dollars.

QUEEN ELIZABETH II · NIUE ISLAND · 250 DOLLARS · 2018 ·

Reverse

The reverse shows the seated Lady Liberty holding an olive branch, which is inspired by the original US silver trade dollar design by William Barber.

THE EAST INDIA COMPANY · TRADE DOLLAR ·

Specification

Metal	Gold
Diameter	32.77 mm
Weight / Size	1 Ounce
Gold Weight Troy Ounces	1
Fineness / Carat	0.9999 / 24
Mintage Figure	200
Issue Limit	200
Date	2018
Obverse Designer	Ian Rank-Broadley
Reverse Designer	William Barber
Mint / Brand	East India Company
Country	Niue

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Bullion coins are provided as is and on occasion may have some minor scratches or edge knocks. These are not regarded as faulty or damaged goods as their precious metal content and value as a bullion coin is not affected. Any coin sold for a value less than a 180% intrinsic is considered a bullion coin.

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If your product is not a graded coin and is considered a bullion item, it should be noted that these are bought and sold on low premiums over their precious metal content and not solely for aesthetic purposes; therefore, some products may have edge knocks and/or marks. These edge knocks and marks do not alter the specifications of the coins.

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2018 Niue Gold Proof Lady Liberty Trade Dollar - East India Company