2020 Niue Koala Preserve Planet Earth High Relief 2 oz Silver Proof $2 Coin NGC PF70 UC First Release Pacific Rim Label ONLY 500 MINTED!

Why purchase this 2020 Preserve Planet Earth Koala silver proof coin?

This silver proof coin is issued in the wake of the devastating wildfires in Australia, which claimed the lives of approximately 1.25 billion animals, of which 8,000 are estimated to be koalas. The 2020 Preserve Planet Earth Koala coin is struck from 2 Troy oz. of .9999 fine silver with a gorgeous high relief proof finish, its mintage limited to ONLY 500 pieces. Pobjoy Mint is donating 15% of the proceeds from its sales of this coin. AMS is dedicated to the rescue & restoration efforts of Australia’s wildlife in the wake of the recent devastating wildfires.

Patriotic Koala Imagery

The reverse features a koala perched on a tree branch, with "PRESERVE PLANET EARTH" inscribed above. The Australian continent appears in the background, adorned with elements of the Australian national flag.

Sculptor Ian Rank-Broadley's portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is centered on the obverse. Inscribed "ELIZABETH II," "NIUE," "TWO DOLLARS" and "2020."

Pristine Proof 70 Ultra Cameo with Pacific Rim Label

Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) received this 2020 Koala Preserve Planet Earth High Relief 2 oz. Silver Proof Coin for review within the first thirty days of release, earning the First Releases designation. The coin was awarded the grade of Proof 70 Ultra Cameo (UC) for its flawless surfaces and perfectly struck delineation between finishes. The proof is sealed in a NGC holder with a Pacific Rim style certification label.