{"product_id":"1989-niue-200-general-douglas-macarthur-gold-coin-proof-commemorative","title":"1989 Niue $200 General Douglas MacArthur Gold Coin – Proof Commemorative","description":"\u003ch4 data-start=\"1593\" data-end=\"1668\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1598\" data-end=\"1668\"\u003e1989 Niue $200 Gold Coin – General Douglas MacArthur Commemorative\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1670\" data-end=\"2006\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"1674\" data-end=\"1702\"\u003e1989 Niue $200 Gold Coin\u003c\/strong\u003e honoring \u003cstrong data-start=\"1712\" data-end=\"1741\"\u003eGeneral Douglas MacArthur\u003c\/strong\u003e is a powerful fusion of military history and numismatic artistry. Issued by Niue, a small island nation in free association with New Zealand, this commemorative gold coin pays tribute to one of the most influential American military commanders of the 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2008\" data-end=\"2147\"\u003eWith its high face value, limited production, and proof finish, the coin occupies a respected place among modern world gold commemoratives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2149\" data-end=\"2152\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2154\" data-end=\"2212\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2158\" data-end=\"2212\"\u003eHistorical Background – Honoring General MacArthur\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2214\" data-end=\"2416\"\u003eGeneral Douglas MacArthur served with distinction in both World War I and World War II. His leadership in the Pacific campaign and his famous pledge, “I shall return,” became iconic in military history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2418\" data-end=\"2692\"\u003eFollowing World War II, MacArthur oversaw the Allied occupation and reconstruction of Japan, playing a major role in reshaping post-war Asia. By 1989, his legacy was firmly established in global history, making him a fitting subject for an international commemorative issue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2694\" data-end=\"2877\"\u003eNiue, like many Commonwealth-associated nations, has issued thematic commemoratives celebrating significant global figures and events. The MacArthur gold coin reflects this tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2879\" data-end=\"2882\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2884\" data-end=\"2906\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2888\" data-end=\"2906\"\u003eDesign Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2908\" data-end=\"2922\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2908\" data-end=\"2920\"\u003eObverse:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2923\" data-end=\"3068\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2923\" data-end=\"2961\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2925\" data-end=\"2961\"\u003ePortrait of \u003cstrong data-start=\"2937\" data-end=\"2959\"\u003eQueen Elizabeth II\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2962\" data-end=\"3019\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2964\" data-end=\"3019\"\u003eInscription identifying Niue as the issuing authority\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3020\" data-end=\"3053\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3022\" data-end=\"3053\"\u003eDenomination: \u003cstrong data-start=\"3036\" data-end=\"3051\"\u003e200 Dollars\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3054\" data-end=\"3068\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3056\" data-end=\"3068\"\u003eYear: 1989\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3070\" data-end=\"3158\"\u003eAs a Commonwealth realm, Niue places the reigning monarch on the obverse of its coinage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3160\" data-end=\"3174\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3160\" data-end=\"3172\"\u003eReverse:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3175\" data-end=\"3360\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3175\" data-end=\"3229\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3177\" data-end=\"3229\"\u003eDetailed portrait of \u003cstrong data-start=\"3198\" data-end=\"3227\"\u003eGeneral Douglas MacArthur\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3230\" data-end=\"3292\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3232\" data-end=\"3292\"\u003eMilitary imagery or inscriptions commemorating his service\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3293\" data-end=\"3360\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3295\" data-end=\"3360\"\u003eClean proof background highlighting the frosted design elements\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3362\" data-end=\"3467\"\u003eThe contrast between the mirrored proof fields and frosted portrait elements creates strong visual depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3469\" data-end=\"3472\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3474\" data-end=\"3506\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3478\" data-end=\"3506\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3508\" data-end=\"3860\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3508\" data-end=\"3529\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3510\" data-end=\"3529\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3510\" data-end=\"3522\"\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Niue\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3530\" data-end=\"3548\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3532\" data-end=\"3548\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3532\" data-end=\"3541\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1989\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3549\" data-end=\"3575\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3551\" data-end=\"3575\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3551\" data-end=\"3568\"\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/strong\u003e $200\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3576\" data-end=\"3595\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3578\" data-end=\"3595\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3578\" data-end=\"3588\"\u003eMetal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3596\" data-end=\"3654\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3598\" data-end=\"3654\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3598\" data-end=\"3609\"\u003ePurity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Typically .900 or higher (varies by issue)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3655\" data-end=\"3717\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3657\" data-end=\"3717\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3657\" data-end=\"3668\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Often 1 oz (verify exact issue specifications)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3718\" data-end=\"3739\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3720\" data-end=\"3739\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3720\" data-end=\"3731\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Proof\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3740\" data-end=\"3764\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3742\" data-end=\"3764\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3742\" data-end=\"3754\"\u003eMintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Limited\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3765\" data-end=\"3809\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3767\" data-end=\"3809\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3767\" data-end=\"3788\"\u003eObverse Portrait:\u003c\/strong\u003e Queen Elizabeth II\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3810\" data-end=\"3860\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3812\" data-end=\"3860\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3812\" data-end=\"3832\"\u003eReverse Subject:\u003c\/strong\u003e General Douglas MacArthur\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3862\" data-end=\"3940\"\u003ePrecise specifications may vary slightly depending on mint production details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3942\" data-end=\"3945\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3947\" data-end=\"3980\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3951\" data-end=\"3980\"\u003eProof Finish \u0026amp; Eye Appeal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3982\" data-end=\"4075\"\u003eProof coins are struck using specially prepared dies and polished planchets. This results in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"4077\" data-end=\"4198\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4077\" data-end=\"4106\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4079\" data-end=\"4106\"\u003eDeep mirrored backgrounds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4107\" data-end=\"4133\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4109\" data-end=\"4133\"\u003eFrosted raised devices\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4134\" data-end=\"4161\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4136\" data-end=\"4161\"\u003eCrisp strike definition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4162\" data-end=\"4198\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4164\" data-end=\"4198\"\u003eExceptional presentation quality\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4200\" data-end=\"4311\"\u003eThe 1989 MacArthur issue benefits from this premium production method, making it highly attractive for display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"4313\" data-end=\"4316\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"4318\" data-end=\"4342\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4322\" data-end=\"4342\"\u003eCollector Appeal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4344\" data-end=\"4392\"\u003eThis coin appeals to multiple collecting themes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"4394\" data-end=\"4599\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4394\" data-end=\"4429\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4396\" data-end=\"4429\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4396\" data-end=\"4427\"\u003eMilitary history collectors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4430\" data-end=\"4474\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4432\" data-end=\"4474\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4432\" data-end=\"4472\"\u003eWorld War II memorabilia enthusiasts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4475\" data-end=\"4511\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4477\" data-end=\"4511\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4477\" data-end=\"4509\"\u003eCommonwealth coin collectors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4512\" data-end=\"4552\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4514\" data-end=\"4552\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4514\" data-end=\"4550\"\u003eModern gold commemorative buyers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4553\" data-end=\"4599\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4555\" data-end=\"4599\"\u003eCollectors of portrait-themed gold coinage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4601\" data-end=\"4718\"\u003eBecause it combines a major historical figure with gold content and limited mintage, it offers cross-category appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"4720\" data-end=\"4723\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"4725\" data-end=\"4769\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4729\" data-end=\"4769\"\u003eNiue’s Role in Modern Commemoratives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4771\" data-end=\"5017\"\u003eNiue has become well known for issuing collectible commemorative coins featuring global figures, historical events, and artistic themes. While small in geographic size, Niue’s numismatic output is widely distributed and collected internationally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5019\" data-end=\"5150\"\u003eThe 1989 $200 MacArthur coin fits within this broader pattern of thematic gold commemoratives aimed at the global collector market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"5152\" data-end=\"5155\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"5157\" data-end=\"5187\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5161\" data-end=\"5187\"\u003ePreservation \u0026amp; Storage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5189\" data-end=\"5216\"\u003eFor optimal long-term care:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"5218\" data-end=\"5402\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"5218\" data-end=\"5272\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5220\" data-end=\"5272\"\u003eStore in original mint capsule or certified holder\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"5273\" data-end=\"5311\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5275\" data-end=\"5311\"\u003eKeep in a low-humidity environment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"5312\" data-end=\"5354\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5314\" data-end=\"5354\"\u003eAvoid direct handling of gold surfaces\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"5355\" data-end=\"5402\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5357\" data-end=\"5402\"\u003eProtect mirrored proof fields from abrasion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5404\" data-end=\"5471\"\u003eProper storage helps preserve both aesthetic and collectible value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"5473\" data-end=\"5476\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"5478\" data-end=\"5496\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5482\" data-end=\"5496\"\u003eConclusion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5498\" data-end=\"5793\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"5502\" data-end=\"5556\"\u003e1989 Niue $200 General Douglas MacArthur Gold Coin\u003c\/strong\u003e stands as a dignified tribute to one of the 20th century’s most prominent military leaders. With its high face value, proof finish, and gold composition, it offers a compelling blend of historical significance and precious metal appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5795\" data-end=\"5964\"\u003eWhether you collect military commemoratives, Commonwealth gold issues, or modern proof coins, this 1989 MacArthur piece delivers strong visual impact and thematic depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5966\" data-end=\"6124\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5966\" data-end=\"6124\"\u003eAll information provided is for educational and entertainment purposes only. 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