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2022 5 oz Niue Apex Predators Cougar & Bear Proof Silver Coin
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2022 5 oz Niue Apex Predators Cougar & Bear Proof Silver Coin
Unleash the raw power of nature with the 2022 5 oz Niue Apex Predators Cougar & Bear Proof Silver Coin, a dramatic and highly detailed release from the innovative Apex Predators series. Issued by Niue as legal tender, this impressive coin is struck in 5 troy oz of .999 fine silver and finished in Proof quality, showcasing exceptional depth, contrast, and craftsmanship. With a strict worldwide mintage of only 500 coins, this issue is designed for collectors who value rarity, artistry, and wildlife symbolism.
As the second release in the Apex Predators series, this coin captures an intense confrontation between two of North America’s most formidable hunters: the cougar and the grizzly bear. The reverse design depicts the cougar poised on a tree branch while the bear launches its attack from below, both animals rendered with striking realism. Surrounding foliage adds motion and tension to the scene, while sharp claws and exposed teeth emphasize the primal struggle for dominance. Grizzly bears and cougars are solitary predators that often share overlapping territories and similar diets, making encounters like this a powerful representation of competition for survival in the wild.
Coin Specifications:
- Extremely limited mintage of 500
- Partially gold-plated coin
- Made with .999 fine silver and weighs 5 troy oz
- Proof finish with selective gold plating
- Face value of 10 Niue dollars backed by the Government of Niue
- Arrives in original display box, accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity
- Obverse: Shows the image of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II with her royal tiara and earrings. Inscriptions: “ELIZABETH II”, “NIUE 2022”, “TEN DOLLARS”, “5 oz”, and “999 SILVER”.
- Reverse: depicts the cougar poised on a tree branch while the bear launches its attack from below, both animals rendered with striking realism
The 2022 5 oz Niue Apex Predators Cougar & Bear Proof Silver Coin is a commanding addition to any modern wildlife or high-relief silver collection. Combining substantial silver weight, limited availability, and a powerful depiction of nature’s fiercest rivals, this coin stands out as both a visual centerpiece and a premium numismatic investment.
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