Gilded Pacific Swordfish 1oz Silver Coin 2010 Swordfish, also known as Broadbill in some countries, are large, highly migratory, predatory fish characterised by a long, flat bill. They are a popular sport fish of the billfish category, though elusive. Swordfish are elongated, round-bodied, and lose all teeth and scales by adulthood. These fish can live close to shore. They reach a maximum size of 14 ft 9 in (455 cm) and 1,400 lb (650 kg). This magnificent sea creature is the subject of New Zealand Mints latest coin issue. REVERSE DESIGN This features a Pacific Swordfish swimming through the waters of the Pacific Ocean along with an engraved heading and the metal quality and weight of the coin. OBVERSE DESIGN The obverse of the coin features the Raphael Maklouf effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, and denomination of Fiji $2. LIMITED MINTAGE No more than 5,000 Swordfish gilded silver coins will be issued by New Zealand Mint. PRESENTATION The coin comes encapsulated in a striking cylindrical display case with a transparent lid filled with aquamarine liquid. Strictly limited mintage of only 5,000 cois or less ! Special features: -- Motive: Pacific Swordfisch gilded Country of origin: Fiji Nominal value: 2 Dollar Mint: New Zealand Mint Quality: Proof Issue: 2011 Weight: 31,103 g Fineness: Ag 999 Diameter: Ø 40,0 mm Border: -- Edition: 5,000