Niue 2023 Flying Fox Bat Australia At Night $100 1 Oz Pure Gold Proof

Description: The SECOND LOWEST Single Digit Serial Number!This Listing is for the Coin with Serial # 2 ! In Stock and Ready for Immediate Shipment!Long SOLD OUT at the Mint! No, this coin isn't upside down. And yes, bats really do rest upside down—and the Flying Fox is a BIG bat! This latest release in the Australia At Night Program of Black Proofs features the Flying Fox, struck in one troy ounce of pure gold, with a pure platinum highlights to simulate its dark, nocturnal world! Talisman Coins is thrilled to bring you the Flying Fox, the highly anticipated eighth release in the ever-popular series that explores Australia’s nocturnal wildlife—Australia at Night! It's hard to believe that it's taken us this long to get the the definitive nocturnal mammal—the bat! And as bats go, the Flying Fox is an awfully big one, captured here with the stunning interplay of the pure platinum plating with proof gold finish that has become the defining feature of this extremely popular program! Talk about rare investments—the total mintage is just 150! These bats aren't called "flying foxes" just because their head and face resembles that of a fox, no. Their name stems from the fact that they're surprisingly large, so when in flight they actually resemble flying foxes (as opposed to an average size bat, which resembles a flying mouse). Flying fox wingspans can measure up to four feet from tip to tip, with bodies over a foot long. They can weigh well over a kilogram. Instantly recognizable as that shadowy presence in the night sky, and from the noisy chatter emanating from the tree tops when the sun goes down, flying foxes are both highly social, intelligent, and extremely vocal, boasting almost 30 different calls. No worries about this big boy—the Flying Fox is not a vampire bat, so it won't suck your blood. Some may think them creepy, but they're harmless. In fact, they eat mostly fruit, pollen and nectar, so they migrate around Australia following seasonally available flowers and fruit. As a result, this hard-working bat does its part by ensuring cross pollination, distributing pollen and seeds across large distances. Although familiar from afar, flying foxes are notoriously elusive, so it’s a rare opportunity indeed to examine them closely. Now you can! Viewed from up-close, the flying fox is surprisingly cute, with their canine or vulpine faces, large eyes and impressive, leathery wings, all immaculately captured on this phenomenally detailed coin! The contrast of sparkling platinum highlighting on the proof gold finish is eye-catching, instantly bringing this mysterious creature to life under the light of a full moon! In equal parts rare, visually striking, and superbly minted, this must-have coin will be as sought after as its predecessors in the wildly popular Australia at Night Program! Obverse A family of Flying Foxes, one in flight under the light of a full moon, while three more are just hanging out. The scene sports selective platinum plating to simulate the nighttime. The legends AUSTRALIA AT NIGHT and FLYING FOX denote the theme. Reverse The public seal (coat of arms) of the island nation of Niue. The slogan ATUA NIUE TUKULAGI translates as "God, Niue Forever". The date of issue and denomination also appear, while the legend 1 OZ 9999 GOLD guarantees the weight and purity. Packaging The coin is encapsulated inside a luxurious clamshell-style presentation case, lined with black velvet and satin, and protected by a gold and black outer cardboard box. A full color, individually-numbered certificate of authenticity is included. Image of the back side of the certificate is mint-supplied and for general reference only. Serial number on image is NOT indicative of the serial number you will receive! Specifications Country Niue Year of Issue 2023 Face Value One Hundred Dollars Weight 31.39 g Diameter 38.6 mm Mintage Limit 150 Finish Proof with Platinum Plating Composition .9999 Fine (24-Karat or Pure) Gold Edge Serrated (milled, reeded) Artist Ian Rank-Broadley (reverse) Certificate Individually Numbered Niue Niue is a small island nation in the South Pacific. Although it is completely self-governing and independent, it remains in free association with New Zealand, a member of the British Commonwealth of Nations, hence the portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on its coinage. The country is located about 1,450 miles northeast of New Zealand. It is closest to Samoa, Tonga, and the Cook Islands. It is one of the largest coral islands in the world, with a total area of 260 square kilometers. Niueans are predominantly Polynesian; most are bilingual, speaking both Niuean and English. Copyright © 2024 Talisman World Coins and Medals. All Rights Reserved.

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