Niue 1 oz Silver Hawksbill Turtle (Abrasions)

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Deep within the waters of the South Pacific, the Hawksbill turtle, locally known as the Taku, glides gracefully through the ocean. This elegant creature is captured in brilliant detail on a one-ounce silver coin from Niue. Struck in 0.999 fine silver, the design highlights the turtle navigating shallow coastal waters, surrounded by tiny, stylized air bubbles that bring the aquatic scene to life. The New Zealand Mint produced this striking piece as part of the celebrated Silver Taku series, limiting the total release to 200,000 pieces. Each coin carries a face value of one dollar, backed by the island nation of Niue. On the opposite side, the coin displays the classic effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, designed by Ian Rank-Broadley, alongside a random year of issue. This side also bears the official inscriptions of the issuing nation and the denomination, completing a beautiful numismatic tribute to the natural wonders of the Pacific.