2026 Niue Sabre-Toothed Tiger 1oz Silver Proof Coin
Prehistoric Predators Series | 1oz Silver Proof | 99.9% Pure Silver | Limited Mintage 650
📖 Story / Theme – Sabre-Toothed Tiger
The Sabre-Toothed Tiger was one of the most formidable mammals of the Pleistocene Epoch, dominating prehistoric ecosystems for thousands of years.
Best known for its elongated upper canine teeth, this powerful predator used specialised hunting techniques to capture large prey. Growing up to 1.2 metres tall and weighing more than 400 kilograms, it remains one of the most iconic creatures of the Ice Age.
Although it became extinct approximately 10,000 years ago, the Sabre-Toothed Tiger continues to fascinate scientists, historians, and wildlife enthusiasts around the world.
This collectible release celebrates the enduring legacy of this prehistoric giant through exceptional modern minting artistry.
🎨 Design Description
The reverse showcases a highly detailed full-colour depiction of the Sabre-Toothed Tiger in an aggressive hunting stance.
Its powerful physique, elongated fangs, and intense expression are brought to life through advanced colour application and precise engraving.
Dramatic claw marks cut across the design, enhancing the sense of movement and ferocity, while a fossil-inspired border symbolises the animal’s ancient origins and place in natural history.
The obverse features the official Niue legal tender effigy together with the denomination, year-date, and silver purity.
✨ Key Features
🦷 Features the legendary Sabre-Toothed Tiger
✨ Struck to premium Proof quality
🎨 Full-colour prehistoric wildlife design
🇳🇺 Official Niue legal tender
🌍 Extremely limited mintage of only 650 worldwide
📏 Large 38.60mm diameter
🎁 Display case and illustrated shipper included
📜 Numbered Certificate of Authenticity included
📋 Specifications
| Year | 2026 |
| Country | Niue |
| Series | Prehistoric Predators |
| Theme | Sabre-Toothed Tiger |
| Denomination | $1 |
| Metal | Silver |
| Purity | .999 |
| Weight | 1oz |
| Diameter | 38.60mm |
| Finish | Proof, Coloured |
| Mintage | 650 |
| Legal Tender | Niue |
| Packaging | Display Case + Illustrated Shipper + Numbered COA |
| SKU | CG26NUSBTSPF1ZBX01 |
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