Australia: Honey Bee Colored 2 oz Silver 2025 Antiqued Coin

Australia: Honey Bee Colored 2 oz Silver 2025 Antiqued Coin is a unique silver coin that celebrates one of the most important and hardworking creatures in nature – the honeybee (Apis mellifera). The species name comes from Latin, where “Apis” means bee and “mellifera” means “honey-bearing.” This extraordinary insect plays a key role not only in honey production but also in pollinating plants, making it an invaluable part of ecological balance and agriculture worldwide.

Reverse: features two colorful honeybee workers resting on the petals of a vibrant pink daisy with a yellow center. The background is enriched with additional graphics of bees gathering nectar from honeycombs and flowers, creating a lively and naturalistic scene. The reverse also includes a ribbon with the inscription “HONEY BEE,” the year 2025, weight and purity of the silver, and the Perth Mint hallmark (“P”). The design is by Jennifer McKenna.

Obverse: presents a portrait of His Royal Majesty King Charles III, created by Dan Thorne. The image is set against a minimalist background typical for Australian issues, emphasizing the prestige and significance of the coin. The obverse design includes issuer information and the coin’s face value.

The coin is made of 9999 fine silver, weighs 2 troy ounces, has a diameter of 40.69 mm and a thickness of 5.86 mm. It comes in an elegant case with a transparent lid, and each piece is accompanied by an individual certificate of authenticity. The maximum mintage is 2000 pieces, making this coin an attractive option for collectors and nature lovers.