5 x2021 1 oz $2 NZD Niue Silver Hawksbill Turtle Coin Year: 2021 Grade: Any Country: Niue Denomination: $2 NZD Manufacturer: New Zealand Mint Metal Content: 1 troy oz Purity: .999 Fine Silver Thickness: 2.3 mm Diameter: 40.5 mm The New Zealand Mint adorned a new 1 oz silver coin with a new design of the beautiful hawksbill sea turtle, combining the appeal of 1 oz of Silver with an elegant design that captures the beauty of the ocean. The new coin is an addition to to the Mint's popular Silver Taku series. The reverse of the new coin features a new stylized design of a Hawksbill turtle with a beautiful shell pattern swimming through the waters amidst tiny bubbles. It also features an engraved name “Turtle”, the metal quality and weight. The obverse displays an effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley along with with the issue date, and the face value of the coin. The new coin is struck in .999 pure silver. The hawksbill sea turtles are known for their beauty and colorful shells. They are culturally depicted as easy-going, patient and wise due to their slow movement. They can be found in tropical waters. They inhabit tropical and some sub-tropical regions in the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans. They can also be seen in coral reefs, rocky areas, lagoons, mangroves, oceanic islands, and shallow coastal areas. The hawksbill sea turtle is a seriously endangered species, with some researchers believing that the Eastern Pacific hawksbill is likely the most endangered sea turtle population worldwide. IMPORTANT NOTE: Coins might have scratches, milkspots, discoloration and/or other imperfections. We reserve the right to cancel any orders (including second offers) not paid within 24h of auction ending. Follow tracking of purchased items to avoid returns. We don't combine orders.