Niue 2021 Shrek
Shrek
Originally based on a
children's picture book of the same name, the rights to Shrek were purchased by Stephen Spielberg and made into the
Dreamworks film that we all know and love today. Shrek was originally voiced by
Chris Farley, but later reworked with Mike Meyers after Farley passed away in
the middle of the project. Mike Meyers brought his signature humor and Scottish
accent to the role and made the character who he is today. Shrek undermines
every expectation of the selfless knight in shining armor who sets forth to
rescue the damsel in distress. When a local tyrant, Lord Farquad (played by
John Lithgow), begins rounding up fairytale creatures and dumping them at
Shrek's swamp, the titular anti-hero angrily sets out only to have them
removed. Conscious of being judged for what he is, Shrek turns out to be a more
nuanced character and endears himself to the audience as the misunderstood
underdog.
Obverse: Features the coat of arms of Niue along with the
denomination and year of issue. Reverse: Features the officially licensed Shrek
logo along with Shrek with his arm around his pal Donkey while smiling and
giving a thumbs up.
Denomination - 2 dollars
Weight - 31.1 g.
Quality
- BU (Brilliant Uncirculated) in a capsula
Diameter
- 40.70 mm.
Composition
- Silver 999
Circulation - 20'000 pcs.
Country
of origin - Niue
Year
of release - 2021
