Silver Five Ounces 2022 Apex Predators - Tiger and Komodo, Coin from Niue - detailed information

The obverse of the coin shows the crowned mature head of Queen Elizabeth II facing right (her effigy known as the "Fourth Portrait"). The Queen wears the "Girls of Great Britain and Ireland" diamond tiara, a wedding gift from Queen Mary (Her Majesty's grandmother) in 1947 - which she also has on the Machin and the Gottwald portraits.

In small letters below the head, the artist's initials IRB (for Ian Rank-Broadley).

Around the effigy is the monarch's legend, the date of issue and the value: ELIZABETH II · NIUE 2022 · TEN DOLLARS · 5 OZ 999 SILVER ·.

The inscription around the rim also incorporates the precious metal content. "5 OZ 999 SILVER" means "five troy ounces of 99.9% silver".

The reverse design shows a tiger attacking a Komodo dragon from behind. Both predators show their bared teeth and sharp claws. They are surrounded by a bamboo forest.

There is no inscription. The figures of the animals are silver; the rest of the design is selectively gold plated.

Finish: proof, high relief, selectively plated with 24-carat gold.
Packaging: in wooden presentation box with illustrated outer shipper, with numbered Certificate of Authenticity matching the number on the edge of the coin.
Date of issue: May 2022.
Issue price: AU$ 595.00

There is no primary information available about this coin; it seems that the coin was commissioned by Australian company Downies and struck by PAMP.

Coins issued in the Apex Predators Collection of premium bullion coins include:
- 5 oz Silver (gold plated), Lion and Hyena 2022
- 1 oz Silver, Lion and Hyena 2022
- 5 oz Silver (gold plated), Cougar and Bear 2022
- 1 oz Silver, Cougar and Bear 2022
- 5 oz Silver (gold plated), Tiger and Komodo Dragon 2022
- 1 oz Silver, Tiger and Komodo Dragon 2022
- 5 oz Silver (gold plated), Crocodile and Shark 2022
- 1 oz Silver, Crocodile and Shark 2022