2026 Niue Dark Lucifer Bee 2oz Silver Black Proof Coin

Australia’s Dark Bees | Specimen 01: Lucifer Bee | 2oz Silver | 99.9% Pure Silver | Black Proof | Mintage 700

Dark, intricate and strikingly unconventional, the 2026 Niue Australia’s Dark Bees Lucifer Bee 2oz Silver Black Proof Coin marks the beginning of the new Australia’s Dark Bees Series.

As Specimen 01 and the first release in the series, the coin showcases the remarkable Lucifer Bee – Megachile (Hackeriapis) lucifer – through artwork inspired by classic scientific and entomological specimen illustrations.

Struck from 2oz of 99.9% pure silver with a dramatic Black Proof finish, this $5 Niue legal tender release is limited to just 700 coins worldwide.

🎨 Design Description

At the centre of the coin, the Lucifer Bee is depicted from above with its wings fully extended.

Surrounding the central specimen are detailed anatomical studies of the bee’s wing, leg and head structure. Handwritten-style figure references, a scale marker and the inscription “SPECIMEN 01: LUCIFER BEE” reinforce the appearance of a vintage scientific study.

The Black Proof finish creates a dramatic contrast between the dark mirrored fields and finely sculpted details, highlighting the bee’s body texture, delicate wings and distinctive anatomical features.