Niue 1 Dollar Silver Coin 2014 Huangguoshu Waterfall China

Niue 1 Dollar Silver Coin 2014 Huangguoshu Waterfall China

Waterfalls of the World

The waterfall of Huangguoshu marks the second release in this popular series.

Obverse: In the foreground – the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Around the effigy – inscriptions: NIUE ISLAND (the issuer), ONE DOLLAR (the face value), ELIZABETH II and 2014 – the year of issue. In the background – a waterfall recreated in relief. Along the rim – the hallmark (Ag 999). In the bottom corner of the coin – the mint mark (m/w).
Reverse: On the reverse a digitally printed multicolor image of the Huangguoshu waterfall. Along the right, upper rim – the name of the waterfall: HUANGGUOSHU. Along the left, bottom rim – the name of the country of the waterfall: CHINA.

Country: Niue Island.
Year: 2014.
Face Value: 1 Dollar.
Metal: Silver.
Fineness: .999.
Weight: 15.0 g ( .4823 oz of .999 Silver)
Diameter: 28.2 x 28.2 mm.
Very low mintage - limited to only 2,014 pieces
Quality: Proof.
Embellished with digital printing
Manufacturer: Mint of Poland.

Waterfalls of the World

Mint of Poland's brand new issue in the "The most beautiful waterfalls in the world" series.

       Niagara Falls         Angel Falls         Vettisfossen Waterfall         Dettifoss Waterfall         

Iguazu Falls         Tugela Falls         Huangguoshu Waterfall         Victoria Falls

Huangguoshu Waterfall
Huangguoshu Waterfall (Chinese: Huáng Guǒshù Pùbù; Wade–Giles: Huang-kuo-shu p'u-pu; literally: "Yellow-Fruit Tree Waterfalls"), is one of the largest waterfalls in China and East Asia located on the Baishui River in Anshun, Guizhou province. It is 77.8 m (255 ft) high and 101 m (331 ft) wide. The main waterfall is 67 m (220 ft) high and 83.3 m (273 ft) wide.

Tourism
Known as the Huangguoshu Waterfall National Park, it is 45 km (28 mi) southwest of Anshun City. Together with minor waterfalls, the charms of the waterfall is a natural tourist draw, classified as a AAAAA scenic area by the China National Tourism Administration.

Huangguoshu Waterfall's vista changes depending on the location of the viewer. One viewing spot is Waterfall-Viewing Pavilion (Guan Bao ting), where you see the whole waterfall from a distance. Another is Water-Viewing Stage (Guan Bao Ting) where you get a bird's eye view. The third is Waterfall-Viewing Stage (Guan Bao Tai) in which you raise your head to see the scene.
There is a special line of buses servicing Huangguoshu Waterfall, the Dragon's Palace at Guiyang, and Anshun railway stations.

The Water-Curtain Cave
The Water-Curtain Cave named "Shuiliandong" in Chinese is a 134 m (440 ft) long naturally formed cave located in the back of the waterfall.