The Pacific island of Niue is raising revenue through legal tender coins that have Britain's Queen Elizabeth on one side and Disney characters on the other.
Earlier this year, the island reached an agreement with the New Zealand Mint to make collector's editions of the island's currency, with the deal being worth as much as $6 million Australian dollars (£3.3 million) over the next decade.
Under the terms of the agreement, the island is to get a royalty payment every time one of the Mickey Mouse one-dollar Christmas coins is sold to a collector, ABC Radio Australia reports.
The reason why the Queen has been chosen to appear on the coins in the first place is because Niue - a self-governing state - is associated with New Zealand, where Queen Elizabeth is the monarch.
Niue Premier Toke Talagi conceded that while the coins are likely to raise the island's global profile, there is little chance that it will lead to a much sought-after spike in tourist numbers.
The island did something similar in 2011, when the Queen was joined by the likes of Darth Vader in a range of collective coins that celebrated the 'Star Wars' franchise.

Ray Winstone is to star in 'The Trials of Jimmy Rose'.
The 57-year-old actor will take on the role of the titular character alongside his 'Sexy Beast' co-star Amanda Redman as his wife Jackie in the upcoming ITV drama.
'The Trials of Jimmy Rose' tells the story of the notorious armed robber who, because of his life of crime, has spent more time in prison than with his wife Jackie, their children Jason and Julie and grandchildren Elliot, Ellie and India.
During his latest stretch in prison Jimmy's family have moved on with their lives after years of him taking them for granted, however, when he's released he'll be seen desperately trying to win back their respect and love as he attempts to turn his back on his life of crime.
Ray Winstone said of the role: "Alan Whiting has created and written a gift of a role. I'm excited to be playing him [Jimmy] and to be working with Amanda Redman. She's such a fine actress, and together with Adrian Shergold and the production team, I'm sure we'll be able to bring Jimmy and Jackie back to life."
The first two episodes of the upcoming three-part drama were written by creator by Alan Whiting while Dom Shaw wrote the third.
'The Trials of Jimmy Rose' - which is to be directed by Mad Dogs' Adrian Shergold while Jane Dauncey is set to produce - will go into production in the Manchester area in November.

The cast of the upcoming 'Dad's Army' remake has been revealed.
Blake Harrison - who plays goofy Neil Sutherland in 'The Inbetweeners' - is to take on the role of Private Pike, who was originally played by Ian Lavender, in the upcoming film adaptation of the classic sitcom set during World War II.
'Captain America: The Winter Soldier' actor Toby Jones, 48, will play Captain Mainwaring - who was leader of the somewhat inefficient members of the Home Guard in the fictitious town of Walmington-on-Sea - replacing Arthur Lowe.
Bill Nighy will take over from John Le Mesurier as Mainwaring's right-hand man Sergeant Wilson while 'Mrs. Biggs' actor Daniel Mays is to portray sleazy spiv Walker - who was originally played by James Beck who tragically died aged 44 in 1973, four years before the show came to an end in 1977.
Completing the line-up are Michael Gambon as Godfrey, originally played by Arnold Ridley, Bill Paterson as "we're doomed!" crooner Private Fraser and Tom Courtenay as the beloved Private Jones, known for his catchphrase, "Don't panic!", when played by the late Clive Dunn.
Hollywood actress Catherine Zeta-Jones will join the men as a journalist sent to Walmington-on-Sea to interview them as the war comes to an end, her visit coinciding, however, with news from MI5 that a spy is on the loose.
Filming is set to commence in Yorkshire later this month, Empire Online reports.

Chloe Jasmine reportedly turned down the chance to appear on 'Made In Chelsea' because the cast are "effectively prostitutes".
The 'X Factor' contestant - who is set to compete in the live shows stage of the ITV talent show as part of Cheryl's girls category - is said to have refused to appear in the E4 reality series because she doesn't like the way in which cast members such as Lucy Watson and Louise Thompson behave.
A source told Yahoo Celebrity: "She turned it down because she thinks the 'Made In Chelsea' cast are 'effectively prostitutes' and having a new boyfriend every other week for the sake of a TV show isn't something she'd be interested in."
The insider added: "Chloe reckons that everyone knows it's set up."
And Chloe appears to be a woman in demand as not only has she been approached by 'Made In Chelsea' bosses and appeared on model search programme 'The Face', the posh beauty also claims to have turned down modelling contracts worth £40,000 in favour of taking part in 'The X Factor'.
She told Grazia magazine: "I've given up a lot of modelling work to be here.
"A 24,000 euro campaign with Pharrell Williams for G Star in Paris, a big Vidal Sassoon campaign in Japan. I've probably lose out on upwards of £40k. But money can't buy this experience."

David Bowie has recorded a jazz track with Maria Schneider.
The reclusive singer penned 'Sue (Or In a Season of Crime)' after seeing the Grammy award-winning composer and her 17-piece band perform in New York and the pair then worked on the track in several studio sessions this summer.
Producer Tony Visconti said: "Initially we worked from David's demo of the untitled song.
"Over the course of three long sessions in a rehearsal studio, Maria and core members of her band jammed over the bassline for several hours.
"After this, Maria and David met to finalise the arrangement and structure and Maria kept me in the picture by sending me musical scores of her updates - her writing was very meticulous."
Despite working on the song for so long, the 'Jean Genie' hitmaker didn't reveal the title of the eight-minute track until the last minute.
Tony added to NME magazine: "When the day arrived to record the piece with the full 17-piece band, David handed lyrics to Maria, myself and our engineer - and it was only then we learned it was called 'Sue'."
Maria had a "fantastic" time working with the 'Space Oddity' star and says their experiences have provided her with new career inspiration.
She said: "It was a fantastic collaboration that brought us to a place that I don't know either of us envisioned, but after the fact, felt entirely inevitable. He has been such a fresh inspiration for me."
The track will be released as a limited-edition 10-inch vinyl and download on November 17 and will feature on the forthcoming 'Nothing Has Changed' compilation which is released on the same day.

Composer Hans Zimmer is working with Johnny Marr on his next album.
The Oscar-winning musician has previously collaborated with the ex-Smiths star on the scores for the movies 'Inception' and 'The Amazing Spider-Man 2' and now they are going to swap roles and Zimmer is going to write the arrangements for his next solo LP.
Zimmer told BANG Showbiz: "Johnny's work on film scores is great.
"I always want to work with Johnny, he's actually got a plan - I don't want to talk about it too much - and he's roped me into something now, we're going to be doing a bit of role reversal. I'm going to be his humble arranger, which is going to be fun. It will be a case of Johnny telling me what to do and I'll do it. It will be for his next album ... Johnny is the most generous, brilliant and wonderful and polymorphic human being I know. You want to go and talk to him about paintings, you want to talk to him about literature, you want to talk to him about politics you better put a lot of time aside."
The 'Interstellar' composer performs his first-ever concerts in the UK at the Eventim Hammersmith Apollo this Friday (10.10.14) and Saturday (11.10.14).
'Hans Zimmer Revealed' will feature music from his entire career and from films such as 'Gladiator', 'The Lion King' and 'The Dark Knight' trilogy and Marr - who has just released his new album 'Playland' - will be joining his friend on stage at both dates.
Zimmer, 57, revealed: "Johnny will be coming to play a little guitar, and maybe a couple of other people as well. I want to feature the musicians I work with and who I've been working with for 30 years because they are not boring they are a pretty exciting bunch.
"Johnny and I have previously done a couple of shows together, we did a performance at the premiere of 'Inception' that was really good - even if I say so myself!"
He also hinted at a possible appearance by Pharrell Williams, whom he worked with on 'The Amazing Spider-Man 2'.
Zimmer said: "I know Pharrell Williams is London at the same time. Me and Pharrell are definitely going to have a drink, we'll see what else happens!"

Steve Carell is to star in the Gore Verbinski's next film. The 52-year-old actor is moving away from comedy and has signed up to appear in Verbinski's as-yet untitled paranoid thriller. Steve Conrad - whose previous work includes 'The Secret Life of ...

Robert Downey Jr. is in negotiations to play Iron Man again.
The 49-year-old actor has starred as Tony Stark and his superhero alter-ego in three title films and 'The Avengers' movie and he has revealed he's in talks to reprise the role again.
During an appearance on 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show' yesterday (07.10.14), Downey was asked if there are plans for 'Iron Man 4', to which he replied: "I know there are going to be a bunch more Marvel movies and they have big ideas of how to do it best and [they're] in the middle of negotiation."
When he was interviewed on the 'Late Show with David Letterman' on Tuesday evening the Hollywood star apparently closed the door on their being an 'Iron Man 4' but admitted the character would be back on screen.
He said: "There [are] no plans for an 'Iron Man 4'."
When he was pressed further by the host, who asked why the film wasn't in the works, he explained: "That's a valid question. Like it hasn't made enough money? Yeah, I guess they have too much money or something. There is no script for 'Iron Man 4'. They do have a plan and I think they're going to announce it [soon]. I'm going to do other stuff with Marvel. I'm still going to be involved with Marvel and there's going to be plenty of fun stuff to happen."

Gwyneth Paltrow is "psyched" about being criticised by Martha Stewart.
The lifestyle guru recently slammed the 'Iron Man 3' actress for her Goop brand but the 42-year-old beauty insists she isn't hurt by her comments.
Speaking at the Most Powerful Women Summit in Laguna Niguel, California, she sarcastically said: "No one has ever said anything bad about me before, so I'm shocked and devastated. I'll try to recover."
She then admitted: "If I'm really honest, I'm so psyched that she sees us as competition. I'm so psyched. I really am.
"At this point in my life I don't take it personally."
Gwyneth spoke out after Martha dismissed her ventures into the lifestyle arena, saying she is just a "movie star".
She said: "She just needs to be quiet. She's a movie star.
"If she were confident in her acting, she wouldn't be trying to be Martha Stewart."
Earlier this week, Gwyneth announced she had hired Lisa Gersh, the former CEO and president of Martha Stewart Living.
Lisa said of her appointment: "As a fan since its launch, I've admired the inimitable voice and style Gwyneth has infused into goop, and the business she's built.
"It's rare to work with such an inspired founder and a digitally native company, a brand that thinks digitally from an organic point-of-view and successfully fuses content and revenue-generating retail."

Taylor Swift has been "begging" Selena Gomez to move to New York.
The 24-year-old singer is desperate for her good friend to make the switch from Hollywood to the Big Apple and the raven-haired beauty admits she is slowly being convinced by the 'Shake It Off' hitmaker.
Selena told E!: "I'd love to spend time in New York. I've always said that I want to have a love affair and live there.
"Taylor has been begging me to live there. She's like, 'It's the best decision I've ever made.' Everyone always says I'm more New York when they meet me so maybe it would be good for me. I don't spend enough time there."
As well as Selena, Taylor counts several other stars among her closest friends including singer/songwriter Ed Sheeran and model Karlie Kloss, and the 'Our Song' hitmaker recently admitted she chooses to surround herself with "smart" and "exciting" people.
She said: "I choose my friends based on people I have things in common with or people who challenge me.
"Honestly, I think that there's something really inspiring about being around people who know what they want, people who are passionate about something. You want to be around smart, exciting people - I think that that brings you up."

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Simon Cowell still gets "told off" by his mum.
The 54-year-old media mogul always does what 88-year-old Julie Cowell tells him and still feels mortified from an incident when he was a teenager when she ordered him to stop "showing off" in front of his girlfriend.
He admitted: "She still loves to tell me off.
"The worst thing she can say to me if I'm got my friends round is, 'Simon stop showing off' and there's no answer back to that.
"It happened to me once when I was 15 and I brought this girl round for Sunday lunch.
"And I was showing off. Then my mum said, 'Simon stop showing off' and I literally couldn't think of a reply."
However, Simon - who has eight-month-old son Eric with girlfriend Lauren Silverman - admits he uses the phrase a lot himself, particularly when working with Cheryl Fernandez-Versini, Mel B and Louis Walsh on UK TV show 'The X Factor'.
He told BBC Radio 1 DJ Nick Grimshaw in an interview airing on Friday (10.10.14): "I hated her so much. And it stuck with me. It's a really good thing to say to the other judges."