2026 Niue 1 oz Gold AUS Giant Centipede Deadly & Dangerous PF

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The Deadly & Dangerous Australian Giant Centipede is one of the most prestigious gold issues of 2026. The notorious Giant Centipede is known for its speed and potent venom, administered through its painful bite. Coins are limited to 150 produced.
Coin Highlights:

• Limited mintage of 150 coins worldwide.
• Contains 1 oz of .9999 fine Gold.
• This coin comes to you in the original lacquered wood presentation case, and is protected by a gold and black outer box.
• Obverse: Features the Jody Clark effigy of His Majesty King Charles III, weight & fineness, the monetary denomination and 2026 date-year.
• Reverse: A vibrantly colorized depiction of Australia's Giant Centipede, curving through a maze of wild mushrooms.
• Guaranteed by legal tender of Niue.

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About the Deadly and Dangerous Series
The Perth Mint was commissioned to produce the Deadly and Dangerous series in 2006. The series celebrates some of the most terrifying and hazardous of species that are home to Australia. The first coin in the Deadly and Dangerous Coin Series showcased the Red-Backed spider in vibrant colorization. Coins are struck in the country of issue as Tuvalu and with a $1 denomination. A myriad of creatures have graced the annual coin design, including: the White Shark, Blue-Ringed Octopus, Saltwater Crocodile, Eastern Brown Snake, Box Jelly Fish, Spider-Hunting Scorpion, Bull Ant, Death Adder, Tiger Shark, the Blue Bottle, otherwise known as the Man o' War and Tiger Shark. In 2026, The Perth Mint selected the Giant Centipede to highlight.

About the Giant Centipede
The Giant Centipede is the 21st issue in the famed Deadly & Dangerous series. This monstrous creature is the largest native species. It is known for being nocturnal, venomous and a solitary predator. It inhabits moist environments life leaf litter, logs and soil across the mainland. The colors can range from dark blue-green to orange and yellow, often with banded patterns. They are fast, aggressive in their nocturnal hunt and often pray upon insects, snails, spiders and small vertebrates. Their venomous bite can cause significant pain and localized swelling, but it is not typically fatal to humans.