Flags, Symbols & Currency of Niue
The National Flag of Niue was officially adopted on October 15, 1975. The flag has been designed by Patricia Rex, who was the wife of the former Premier – Robert Rex.
The National Flag of Niue features a golden yellow background with the flag of the United Kingdom (Union Jack) in the upper hoist-side quadrant. The Flag of the UK bears five yellow five-pointed stars - a large yellow star on a navy-blue disk in the center and a smaller yellow star on each arm of the bold red cross. The Union Jack symbolizes Niue’s protection by the United Kingdom. The golden yellow background represents the bright sunshine of Niue and the warmth and friendship between the citizens of Niue and New Zealand. The larger yellow star stands for Niue, while the smaller yellow stars recall the Southern Cross constellation on the New Zealand flag and symbolize the close links between Niue and New Zealand. The navy-blue disk that contains the large yellow star, symbolizes the deep blue seas that surround the self-governing island nation of Niue. The flag has a height-to-width proportion ratio of 1:2.
Historical and Other Flags of Niue
Flag of New Zealand
Symbols of Niue
Seal of Niue
The current official Seal of Niue was created in 1974. In the center of the Seal is the Coat of Arms of New Zealand. The Coat of Arms of New Zealand has a shield which is divided into four quarters. The first quarter contains the Southern Cross constellation; in the second quarter a golden fleece; in the third quarter a sheaf of wheat; and two crossed hammers are contained in the fourth quarter. In the center of the four quarters, there is a white band containing three black ships. Supporting the shield are two women– one woman who is dressed in white robes and carrying the flag of New Zealand, and another woman, a Maori warrior carrying a Taiaha, who is a representative of the indigenous population. A royal crown is placed on the head of the shield and a ribbon with the words “New Zealand” is placed at the bottom of the shield. All of this is positioned on a white circle with the words – “Public Seal of Niue” written on the top and “Niue” written below.
National Anthem
- Anthem Title: "Ko e Iki he Lagi" ("The Lord in heaven, Thou art merciful")
- Music Composer: Sioeli Fusikata
- Lyricist: Unknown
- Date of Adoption: 1974
"Ko e Iki he Lagi" ("The Lord in heaven, Thou art merciful") is the national anthem of Niue. The music has been composed by Sioeli Fusikata. The lyricist of the anthem is still unknown. The anthem was officially adopted in 1974 when Niue became a self-governing and a free associated state with New Zealand. "God Save the Queen" has been retained as the royal anthem of Niue.
Ko e Iki he Lagi (Niuean)
Ko e Iki he Lagi
Kua fakaalofa mai
Ki Niue nei, ki Niue nei
Kua pule totonu
E Patuiki toatu
Kua pule okooko ki Niue nei
Ki Niue nei, ki Niue nei
Ki Niue nei, ki Niue nei
Kua pule okooko ki Niue nei
Kua pule ki Niue nei
The Lord in heaven, Thou art merciful
The Lord in Heaven
Who loves
Niue
Who rules kindly
The Almighty
Who rules completely over Niue
Over Niue, Over Niue
Over Niue, Over Niue
Who rules completely over Niue
Who rules over Niue
The Currency of Niue is the New Zealand dollar
The current official currency of Niue is the New Zealand dollar (NZD). It was created in 1967 replacing the old New Zealand pound.
Coins
Coins in the denominations of 10 cents, 20 cents, 50 cents, and $1 and $2 are currently issued.
Banknotes
Notes in the denominations of $5, $10, S20, $50, $100 are currently issued.
New Zealand dollar Banknote
New Zealand dollar coin
