Fiji -

“ PACIFIC SWORDFISH.”

Limited Edition ~ 1 Oz Silver, Gold Gilded Coin !

Unique packaging ~ Coin comes in a water-filled, presentation case !

Issued by The New Zealand Mint !

This is coin / COA No: 2236.

 Swordfish, also known as Broadbill in some countries, are large, highly migratory, predatory fish characterised by a long, flat bill. They are a popular sport fish of the billfish category, though elusive. Swordfish are elongated, round-bodied, and lose all teeth and scales by adulthood. These fish can live close to shore. They reach a maximum size of 14 ft 9 in (455 cm) and 1,400 lb (650 kg).

This magnificent sea creature is the subject of New Zealand Mints latest coin issue.

REVERSE

This features a Pacific Swordfish swimming through the waters of the Pacific Ocean along with an engraved heading and the metal quality and weight of the coin.

OBVERSE

The obverse of the coin features the Raphael Maklouf effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II,  and denomination of Fiji $2.

PACKAGING

No more than 5,000 Swordfish gilded silver coins will be issued by New Zealand Mint.

The coin comes encapsulated in a striking cylindrical display case with a transparent lid filled with aquamarine liquid.

Partially plated with 24ct gold

Very low mintage - limited to only 5,000 pieces

Comes with capsule, certificate of authenticity and a special presentation case !

SPECIFICATIONS:

METAL	.999 SILVER GOLD GILDED
FINISH	PROOF-LIKE
WEIGHT	1 TROY OZ
DIAMETER	40.5 mm
EDGE	MILLED
DENOMINATION	$2
COUNTRY	FIJI
YEAR OF ISSUE	2011
MINTAGE	5,000

(NIC17)