2017 Niue 1 oz Silver $2 African Lion

Product Details

Each of these 2017 African Lion Silver Coins contains 1 troy ounce of 0.999 pure silver and portrays the king of the jungle in remarkable detail.

Coin Highlights:

• Contains 1 oz of .999 fine Silver.
• Obverse: Features the Ian Rank-Broadley likeness of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, monetary denomination, and the year 2017.
• Reverse: Depicts a beautiful mirrored image of an African Lion resting on a rock in the jungle.
• Guaranteed by the New Zealand Mint.

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The African lion (Panthera leo) is a majestic and powerful big cat native to the grasslands, savannas, and open woodlands of sub-Saharan Africa. Known for its muscular build, golden fur, and distinctive mane that adorns the males, the lion is a symbol of strength and courage.

African lions are social animals, living in groups called prides that typically consist of related females, their offspring, and a coalition of males. They are apex predators, primarily hunting large herbivores such as zebras, wildebeests, and buffalo.

Despite their fearsome reputation, lions face growing threats from habitat loss, human-wildlife conflict, and poaching, which have led to a decline in their population. Conservation efforts are critical to ensuring the survival of this iconic species in the wild.