2011 Fiji 1 oz Silver $2 Gilded Pacific Swordfish PR (W/Box&CoA)

Product Details

This $2 coin depicts the Pacific Swordfish in select gilding. It has a Proof finish and contains 1 oz of .999 fine Silver, plus a gilding of pure Gold.

Coin Highlights:

• Limited mintage of 5,000 coins worldwide.
• Contains 1 oz of .999 fine Silver.
• Obverse: Raphael Maklouf-designed likeness of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, sovereign of the Commonwealth, and the denomination of $2 Fiji..
• Reverse: Features an engraving of the Pacific Swordfish, with gilding.

Coin is issued by New Zealand Mint as legal tender, under the authority of Niue Island. This coin features a golden Pacific Swordfish leaping from the waters of the Pacific Ocean.

The obverse of the coin features the Raphael Maklouf-designed likeness of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, sovereign of the Commonwealth, and the denomination of $2 Fiji. Swordfish, also known as broadbill in some countries, are large, highly migratory, predatory fish characterized by a long, flat bill.

They have elongated, round bodies, and they lose all teeth and scales by adulthood. These fish can live close to shore and reach a maximum length of 14 feet 9 inches and 1,400 pounds.

This makes them a popular sport fish in the billfish category, even though they are elusive. These coins are as elusive as the fish themselves!

With such a low mintage, beautiful design, hard to find gilding, and neat presentation case, these coins are sure to please! A great gift for the fisherman or sea lover in your life.