A pair of leaping Spinner Dolphins (Stenella longirostris) are featured on this 38.6mm sterling silver Proof 2 Dollar coin from the Pacific island nation of Niue. A Swarovski Element crystal creates the eye of one of the dolphins. Their name derives from their ability to leap high out of the water and spin longitudinally along their axis. The bust of Queen Elizabeth is on the obverse. The attractive 2009 dated coin has a mintage of only 2500 pieces
Friday, June 25, 2010
NIUE SILVER PROOF FEATURES DOLPHINS WITH SWAROVSKI CRYSTAL EYE
A pair of leaping Spinner Dolphins (Stenella longirostris) are featured on this 38.6mm sterling silver Proof 2 Dollar coin from the Pacific island nation of Niue. A Swarovski Element crystal creates the eye of one of the dolphins. Their name derives from their ability to leap high out of the water and spin longitudinally along their axis. The bust of Queen Elizabeth is on the obverse. The attractive 2009 dated coin has a mintage of only 2500 pieces
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