Silver Ounce 2013 Pacific Pigeon, Coin from Niue - detailed information

This coin was issued in Niue.

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The Mint says about this coin:

Description

Fiji - Niue - Pitcairn

Birds of the Pacific Islands

3 x 1 Oz. Silver Proof Coin in Color

- Limited Mintage of 3,000 Sets

- Coins in Rectangular Shape with stunning Color Designs

- Housed in a beautiful 3-Coin Wooden Set Box

There are between 20,000 and 30,000 islands situated

throughout the Pacific Ocean. The existence of so many

islands has created enormous opportunities for evolutionary

development due to selective breeding. The result is a

fantastic array of birdlife on islands throughout the

Pacific, where birds have evolved into slightly different

forms resulting in unique and endemic species.

New Zealand Mint is releasing this beautiful three

Coin Set to celebrate these iconic birds of the Pacific.

Niue:

This coin face features a high quality colour image of the

Pacific Pigeon,

Ducula pacifica

, or "Lupeâ" in Niuean.

This bird is generally acknowledged to be the most widely

recognised endemic bird species on Niue. To its left is the

Fiti Pua, Fagraea berteroana, the flower of Niue, and the

Niuean coat of arms.

Fiji:

This coin face features the vibrant colours of the

Collared Lory,

Phigys solitaries

, the National bird of Fiji.

Also featured is the native Tagimoucia Flower,

Medinilla waterhousei, endemic to the highland rainforests

of the Fijian Islands, only growing at an altitude of over

600 metres (656 yards). Above this is the official Fijian

National Coat of Arms.

Pitcairn Islands:

This final coin features the Henderson Island Fruit Dove,

Ptilinopus insularis, an iconic bird endemic to the

Pitcairn Islands and listed as vulnerable by the IUCN.

Below this is the native Yellow Fautu,

Abutilon pitcairnense

,

a critically endangered perennial plant once thought to be

extinct until a single plant was discovered in 2003. All

elements are set against a finely engraved Pacific Island

background, flowing across all three coins and their

timber surround.

The Birds of the Pacific Islands 3 x 1 oz Silver Coin Set is

packaged in a natural-looking wooden coin holder,

displaying the 3 coins side by side. The coin holder sits

inside a wooden inner case, which is decorated with

pacific-style engravings. The inner case sits inside a

pacific themed white outer packaging. A Certificate of

Authenticity is displayed inside the inner packaging.

Denomination: 3 x 2 $
Material: Silver
Finish: Proof
Size: 51,00 x 30,00
Series:
Weight: 93,3
Fineness: 999