1 oz 2022 Niue Hawksbill Turtle Silver Coin | New Zealand Mint

New Zealand MintNew Zealand Mint1 oz 2022 Niue Hawksbill Turtle Silver Coin | New Zealand Mint

Celebrate oceanic beauty and endangered wildlife with the 1 oz 2022 Niue Hawksbill Turtle Silver Coin. Struck in .999 Fine Silver by the New Zealand Mint, this coin honors the graceful Hawksbill Turtle—locally known as “Taku”—a treasured species native to the tropical waters of the South Pacific. Secure yours today! COIN HIGHLIGHTS *Ships individually in sealed plastic; Multiples of 25 ship in plastic tube *Consisting of 1 oz of 999 Fine Silver *Obverse: Features the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, designed by Ian Rank-Broadley along with the legal tender value, country and year of issue *Reverse: Features a Hawksbill Turtle (Taku) with a stylized shell pattern swimming through the waters of the Pacific Ocean along with the inscription "TURTLE", metal weight, and purity The Hawksbill Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata bissa), or Taku, is one of the two primary turtle species found around Fiji. Although widely distributed across the world’s tropical oceans, Hawksbill Turtles are critically endangered due to human activity and fishing practices. These remarkable creatures can grow up to 1 metre in length and weigh around 80 kg—with the heaviest recorded at 127 kg. This silver coin pays tribute to their beauty and ecological importance. ABOUT THE NEW ZEALAND MINT The New Zealand Mint is one of the world’s leading silver and gold commemorative coin manufacturers and distributors. With over 50 years of experience, the New Zealand Mint has a reputation around the world for high quality. As one of the leading mints when it comes to innovation, design, and creativity, they have licensed products with brands recognized worldwide such as Disney, Lucasfilm (Star Wars™), Star Trek, Warner Bros (DC Comics, Looney Tunes, and HARRY POTTER™), BBC (Doctor Who & Sherlock), and Hasbro (Magic: The Gathering).