Hawksbill Turtle 1 oz Silver Coin

New Zealand Mint has released a beautiful engraved 1 oz Silver Collectible Coin featuring the critically endangered Hawksbill Turtle, which is found in the South Pacific Ocean. Only 3,000 pieces of the .999 Fine Silver proof coin will be minted for worldwide distribution.

Often depicted in popular culture as easy-going, patient, and wise creatures due to their slow movement, turtles are an emblem of endurance and stability around the world.

The coin reverse show an engraved Hawksbill Turtle swimming through the waters of the Pacific Ocean with inscription "TURTLE" on top and "1 oz 999 FINE SILVER" inscription on bottom.The coin obverse show Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Country of Issue - Niue.

The Hawksbill Turtle 1 oz Silver Coin is packaged in an attractive book-shaped coin case which sits inside a protective sleeve, making it an appealing gift. The coin story and specifications have been incorporated into the packaging design.

Technical Specifications:
Metal: 999 Fine Silver
Finish: Proof
Diameter: 40 mm
Edge: Milled
Denomination: $2
Year of Issue: 2014
Mintage: 3,000
Issue Price: £52.78

The hawksbill sea turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) is a critically endangered sea turtle belonging to the family Cheloniidae. It is the only extant species in the genus Eretmochelys. Hawksbill sea turtles have a wide range, found predominantly in tropical reefs of the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic Oceans. Of all the sea turtle species, E. imbricata is the one most associated with warm tropical waters.

You can order your Hawksbill Turtle 1 oz Silver Coin via New Zealand Mint website www.nzmint.com.