Niue: Australian Native Bees – Carpenter Bee 1 oz Silver 2026 Proof Hologram

Niue: Australian Native Bees – Carpenter Bee 1 oz Silver 2026 Proof is a unique collector coin belonging to the Australian Native Bees series, dedicated to native bee species found in Australia. This issue combines modern minting techniques with high-quality craftsmanship and a clear educational message, highlighting the importance of pollinators to the ecosystem.

The coin is struck from pure silver of fineness Ag 999, with a weight of 1 troy ounce, in Proof quality, which provides a mirror-like field and sharply defined relief details. The mintage is strictly limited to 1,000 pieces, making this item particularly attractive to modern numismatics collectors. The coin has a face value of 2 dollars and is legal tender in Niue.

The Australian Native Bees series stands out for its use of innovative visual solutions. In this edition, the reverse features a striking hologram, which gives the design a modern character and emphasizes the details of the depicted insect. The combination of classic silver relief with a holographic element makes the coin change its appearance depending on the angle of light, offering a dynamic and attention-grabbing visual effect.

The product is offered in an original mint case and is in mint condition. It is aimed both at collectors of nature-themed series and those seeking modern coins with limited mintage and high-quality craftsmanship.

Obverse of the coin features the official effigy of King Charles III, accompanied by inscriptions identifying the piece as legal tender in Niue, along with the issuer’s name and the face value.

Reverse depicts the Carpenter Bee, from which the coin takes its name. The central element of the design is a bee-shaped hologram, enhancing the composition and lending it a modern, collectible character.