{"product_id":"2026-niue-dark-lucifer-bee-2oz-silver-black-proof-coin","title":"2026 Niue Dark Lucifer Bee 2oz Silver Black Proof Coin","description":"\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAustralia’s Dark Bees | Specimen 01: Lucifer Bee | 2oz Silver | 99.9% Pure Silver | Black Proof | Mintage 700\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eDark, 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.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAs 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eStruck 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e🎨 Design Description\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAt the centre of the coin, the Lucifer Bee is depicted from above with its wings fully extended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eSurrounding 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"The Coin Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50533409194224,"sku":"CG26NUOTSBP2ZBX01","price":499.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/7203\/7616\/files\/lucifer-canva.webp?v=1790338855","url":"https:\/\/www.coingems.com\/products\/2026-niue-dark-lucifer-bee-2oz-silver-black-proof-coin","provider":"CoinGems","version":"1.0","type":"link"}