2015 Niue 1oz Fine Silver Coin - Giant Squid

Description

2015 Niue 1oz Fine Silver Coin - Giant Squid.
Description:
he Giant Squid remains a mystery to scientists despite being the largest invertebrate on Earth. This is due to its deep-sea habitat. Most giant squids will measure around 10 m (33 ft), and weigh approximately 200 kg (440 lb). Claims of specimen larger than 13 m (43 ft) have not been scientifically documented. Like other species, the giant squid has eight arms and two long tentacles or clubs that are used to bring food to their beak-like mouths. These are tipped with hundreds of sharp-toothed suckers and used like a net to capture prey.
Giant squids have the largest eyes in the animal kingdom, measuring up to 25 cm (10 in) in diameter. These are used to aid hunting in the darkened depths of the ocean. To shift position, a squid will draw water into its mantle before forcing it out behind, thereby propelling the animal forward. The tremendous size of the squid leaves it with few predators. However, scientists have found beaks of giant squids, in the stomachs of sperm whales along with lacerations on their skin from battles held in the depths of the ocean.
Special Features:
•  Fourth release in the popular Ocean Predators coin series from the New Zealand Mint.
•  Features a finely-engraved giant squid with tentacles out stretched to seize its prey. The coin design extends to the obverse of the coin, with the giant squid's tentacles wrapped along the coin edge.
•  Impactful design and stunning splash water effect: Your coin is packaged in a circular and water-filled coin case!
•  Limited mintage of 2,000 coins.
Design:
Your coin depicts a finely engraved giant squid with tentacles out stretched to seize its prey. This dramatic image is set within a porthole-inspired border design.
Packaging:
Your coin is packaged in a circular and water-filled coin case, characteristic for this coin collection. When opened, the coin and certificate of authenticity are displayed.
Specifications
No.
149780
Mintage
2,000
Composition
99.9% pure silver
Finish
proof
Weight (g)
31.1
Diameter (mm)
40
Edge
milled
Certificate
serialized
Face value
2 dollars, Country of Issue: Niue
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