



2026 Niue Native Bees Carpenter Bee 1oz Silver Proof Hologram Coin
Australian Native Bees Series | 1oz Silver Proof | 99.99% Pure Silver | Hologram Finish | Extremely Limited
📖 Story / Theme – Australian Native Bees
Australia is home to a remarkable diversity of native bee species that play a critical role in pollination and ecosystem health. The Carpenter Bee is among the country’s most visually striking species, recognised for its large size and metallic colouring.
As the third release in the five-coin Australian Native Bees series, this issue continues the celebration of Australia’s unique pollinators following the highly sought-after Blue Banded Bee and Stingless Bee releases.
🎨 Design Description
The reverse showcases the Carpenter Bee in exceptional detail, enhanced through advanced hologram technology that brings its iridescent turquoise-blue wings and metallic body to life. The shimmering holographic effect shifts dynamically under changing light, creating a vivid and immersive visual experience.
Surrounding the bee are finely engraved native floral elements that add natural depth and context to the design. The flawless proof finish combines mirror-like fields with frosted detailing for strong visual contrast and premium presentation.
The obverse confirms the coin’s status as Niue legal tender.
✨ Key Features
🐝 Features the Australian Carpenter Bee
🌈 Advanced hologram effect with colour-shifting detail
✨ Premium proof finish
🏛️ Niue legal tender – $2 denomination
🌍 Extremely limited mintage: 1,000
📜 Includes numbered Certificate of Authenticity
🎁 Luxury timber-style display case with themed shipper
📋 Specifications
| Year | 2026 |
| Issuing Country | Niue |
| Series | Australian Native Bees |
| Theme | Carpenter Bee |
| Metal | Silver |
| Weight | 1oz |
| Purity | 99.99% |
| Finish | Proof, Hologram |
| Denomination | $2 |
| Mintage | 1,000 |
| Packaging | Timber-style display case + themed shipper + numbered COA |
| SKU | CG26NIBEESPH1ZBX01 |
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