Silver Ounce 2015 Bengal Tiger, Coin from Niue - detailed information

Silver Ounce 2015 Bengal Tiger, Coin from Niue
CoinSilver Ounce 2015 Bengal Tiger

Niue, a sovereign state in free association with New Zealand, uses two official legal tender currencies. The New Zealand Dollar is the circulation currency for daily transactions, while the government also authorises legal tender coins in the Niue Dollar currency for collector's purposes.

A number of mints issue a large variety of commemorative, bullion and collector coins under the authority of Niue. These coins are dedicated to historical or general popular culture themes not related to Niue itself. Many of them are in standard bullion sizes - typically, one ounce of silver (abbreviated as 1 oz Ag, where "Ag" comes from the Latin word for silver, Argentum). Many of these feature various animals.

This coin is the third release in the Endangered Species series by the New Zealand Mint and features the Bengal Tiger.

The Bengal Tiger, Panthera tigris tigris, is the largest member of the cat family, and the most numerous subspecies across the Asian continent. Appearing on flags, coats of arms, and as mascots for sporting teams around the globe, the Bengal Tiger is also the National Animal of both Bangladesh and India.

Over the past 100 years, the global population of Bengal Tigers in the wild has decreased across Asia, and is estimated to number fewer than 2,500 individuals. The key reasons for this population decline are poaching and hunting, along with the destruction of forests that make up the tiger’s habitat. This has led to it being classified as Endangered by the IUCN in 2010.

Tigers live alone and aggressively scent-mark large territories in order to keep their rivals away. They are powerful nocturnal hunters that can weigh up to 227 kg, and travel great distances in order to find buffalo, deer, and other prey. A tiger’s most recognisable feature is a pattern of dark vertical stripes set against its yellow-orange fur. No two animals have the same pattern. Using this camouflage, a tiger will lie in wait and creep close enough to attack its prey with one fatal pounce. Despite this fearsome reputation, most tigers avoid humans.

MintNew Zealand Mint Mint MarkNo mint mark Total Mintage 2,000
Obverse
Niue / Silver Ounce 2015 Bengal Tiger - obverse photo

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 TWO DOLLARS 2015.

Obverse Inscription ELIZABETH II NIUE TWO DOLLARS 2015
Reverse
Niue / Silver Ounce 2015 Bengal Tiger - reverse photo

The relief of the reverse engraving shows an endangered Bengal Tiger snarling as it crosses a stream, stepping from rock to rock. The scene is reflected in the finely engraved water.

Around above, the inscription BENGAL TIGER. Around below, the precious metal content 1 oz 999 FINE SILVER.

Reverse Inscription BENGAL TIGER 1 oz 999 FINE SILVER
EdgeMilledEdge InscriptionNone
Notes

Finish: proof.
Packaging: the coin is packaged inside a rustic wooden crate, used by animal parks all over the world to transport animals, with printed outer packaging. When opened, the coin and Certificate of Authenticity are displayed.

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Silver Ounce 2015 Bengal Tiger: Details
CountryNiue
CurrencyNiue Dollar
Coin TypeSilver Ounce (1 oz), Animals
Issued2015
MonarchQueen Elizabeth II
EffigyQueen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait, by Ian Rank-Broadley
Face Value2 (x Penny)
Total Mintage2,000
CurrentYes
Material0.999 Silver
TechnologyMilled (machine-made)
ShapeRound
OrientationMedal Alignment (Axis 0)
Size40.7000 mm
Mass31.1000 g
OCC IDPMVR-EAPC-YYKZ-ONQG
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