Blue Whale, 1 dollar, Series: SOS to the World – Endangered Animal Species

Series:
SOS to the World – Endangered Animal Species
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Specification
  • Issuer:
    Niue
  • Denomination:
    1 New Zealand dollar
  • Metal:
    Ag 999
  • Decoration:
    digital printing, SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS
  • Quality:
    proof
  • Size:
    38.61 mm
  • Weight:
    17.50 g
  • Circulation:
    2,015 pcs
  • Date of issue:
    February 2015
Description

The Mint of Poland is proud to present the last, 10th coin from the series “Endangered Animal Species”, devoted to the Blue whale – the biggest mammal of all times.

  • Perfect gift for all lovers of nature
  • Minted in .999 sterling silver!
  • Elegant decoration with digital printing and SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS
  • Specially designed presentation case  


The coin shows the exceptionality of the Blue whale with its vivid decorations. First of all, colorful animals depicted on the coin are extremely lifelike. This unique silver token is also embellished with SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS, which imitates a magnifying glass (showing the regional distribution of the species). Besides, the coin is accompanied by an original presentation case, pleasantly decorated with the images of Blue whales.

This unique coin reminds us how fragile is the beauty of animals being on the verge of extinction. Blue whales were almost hunted to extinction by whalers attracted by their enormous size. These impressive marine mammals have been classified as critically endangered, and thanks to this decision their population is now slowly recovering.

Obverse
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In the central part of the coin – effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Below – inscriptions: Ag 999 (hallmark), m/w (mint mark). Along the rim – inscriptions: ELIZABETH II, NIUE ISLAND (issuer), 1 DOLLAR (face value), 2015 (year of issue).

Reverse
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In the central part of the coin – multi-colored images of Blue whales in their natural environment. Above, right-hand – contour of a map showing regional distribution of the species. Along the rim – inscriptions: ENDANGERED ANIMAL SPECIES (name of the series), BLUE WHALE (name of the coin).