GREAT WHITE SHARK Silver Coin 1 Oz 2$ Niue 2012

GREAT WHITE SHARK

THE MOST REQUESTED COIN ~ THE BITE-MARKS PIERCE THROUGH THE COIN !

UNIQUE PACKAGING ~ WATER - FILLED PRESENTATION CASE !!

Amazing coin in pure silver 999 is issued to capture the greatness of one of the most terrifying predators in the world: the white shark.

This release from the New Zealand Mint, is issued by Niue Island in 2012.

The coin reverse depicts a high relief, finely engraved figure of a Great White Shark.

The engraving is complemented by colour printing, a porthole style border and unique bite-marks piercing through the coin !

The coin obverse depicts the Raphael Maklouf effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, sovereign of the Commonwealth and Niue.

BACKGROUND AND HISTORY

White Shark (Carcharodon carcharias)

Colour: Grey or bronze above and white below. 

Habitat: White Sharks are found worldwide in temperate, coastal waters. In Australia they have been recorded from southern Queensland to the north-west of Western Australia. 

Diet: Juveniles eat squid and other fishes. Adults eat larger animals like seals, dolphins and dead whales. 

Interesting White Shark Facts: 

This powerful predator can grow to at least 6 m in length and weigh 3000 kg. Numbers are thought to be declining and this species is now 

protected in all Australian state and territorial waters and in many places around the world.

Country:	Niue
Year:	2012
Face value:	2 Dollars
Metal:	Silver 999/1000
Weight (g):	31.1 (1 oz)
Diameter (mm):	40.7
Quality:	Proof
Mintage (pcs):	5.000
Certificate COA:	Yes
Box:	Yes

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