🦜 2024 Niue Rainbow Lorikeet – Birds of Australia 1oz Silver Proof Coloured Coin
1oz .999 Silver | Proof Finish with Digital Colour | Limited Mintage
Celebrate the vibrant wildlife of Australia with the 2024 Rainbow Lorikeet Silver Coin, the fourth release in the Birds of Australia series. Struck from 1oz of .999 fine silver in proof quality, the coin features stunning digital colour artwork depicting two rainbow lorikeets perched on a flowering gum tree.
This beautifully crafted collectible also honours the legacy of renowned ornithologist John Gould, whose work documenting Australian birdlife helped shape the world’s understanding of the continent’s unique fauna. With its detailed design and limited production, this coin is a standout piece for wildlife and silver collectors alike.
✨ Key Features
🪙 1oz of .999 fine silver
🎨 Proof finish with vibrant digital colour design
🦜 Features two rainbow lorikeets on a flowering gum tree
🏛️ Official Niue legal tender – $1 denomination
🔎 Includes “JG” privy mark honouring John Gould
🌍 Fourth release in the Birds of Australia series
🎁 Presented in display case with numbered Certificate of Authenticity
📖 The Rainbow Lorikeet
The rainbow lorikeet is one of Australia’s most colourful and recognisable parrots. Known for its brilliant plumage and energetic personality, the species is commonly found in coastal regions where it feeds on nectar and fruit from flowering trees.
Their vibrant colours and lively behaviour make them a favourite among bird enthusiasts and nature lovers. The Birds of Australia series celebrates these remarkable species and the scientists who helped document them.
🎨 Design Description
The reverse displays a vivid coloured illustration of two rainbow lorikeets perched on the branches of a flowering gum tree, capturing the bright hues and lively character of these birds.
The design also features a “JG” privy mark, honouring John Gould, the famous 19th-century ornithologist known for his detailed studies and illustrations of Australian birds.
The obverse bears the effigy of His Majesty King Charles III, along with the inscriptions Niue, the 2024 year-date, and the $1 denomination.
📋 Specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Year |
2024 |
| Mint |
— |
| Series |
Birds of Australia |
| Metal |
Silver |
| Purity |
.999 |
| Weight |
1oz |
| Diameter |
38.6 mm |
| Finish |
Proof, Coloured |
| Legal Tender |
Niue ($1) |
| Packaging |
Display Case with Numbered COA |
| SKU |
CG24NUBOASCL1ZBX01 |
💎 Collector Appeal
With its vibrant colour design, tribute to John Gould, and position as the fourth issue in the Birds of Australia series, the 2024 Rainbow Lorikeet Silver Coin offers strong appeal for collectors.
Ideal for:
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Australian wildlife coin collectors
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Bird-themed numismatic collections
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Colour proof silver collectors
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Series collectors seeking complete Birds of Australia sets
A beautifully crafted silver tribute to one of Australia’s most iconic and colourful native birds.
