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Real River Monsters – Piranha – 1 oz Silver Coin – NZ Mint
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Product Description
Real River Monsters – Piranha – 1 oz Silver Coin – NZ Mint
Coin Story
A real river monster, the Piranha is an omnivorous, freshwater fish that inhabits South American rivers and is known for its sharp teeth and voracious appetite for meat. Piranhas may be found through the South American continent in rivers of Brazil, Venezuela, Guyana, Paraguay, and Paraná. Piranhas have also been discovered in the Kaptai Lake in southeast Bangladesh and in the Lijiang River in China, where exotic fish traders were thought to have released them to avoid being caught by anti-poaching forces. As both a predator and a scavenger, Piranhas are important ecological components of their native environments. Although largely restricted to lowland rivers, these fish are widespread and live in diverse habitats within both lotic (rapid moving fresh water) and lentic (still fresh water) environments. Piranhas measure between 14 and 26 centimetres (5.5 to 10.25 inches), although some specimens have been reported to grow up to 43 centimetres (17.0 inches) in length. They have a single row of sharp, tightly packed and interlocking teeth in both jaws, which are used to rapidly puncture and tear their prey apart. Piranhas lay their eggs in pits dug during the breeding season and swim around to protect them. Newly hatched young feed on zooplankton, and eventually move on to small fish once large enough. There are various legends about Piranhas such as how they can dilacerate a human body or cattle in seconds. This generally occurs when water levels are low. These myths refer specifically to Pygocentrus nattereri, the Red-Bellied Piranha.
Design
Reverse Design:
This striking coin features a contrast of relief engraving and high quality colour. A Red-Bellied Piranha swims aggressively out of the coin while others swim in the background. Spanning the coin is a tear symbolizing the power and aggression of this species, while also dividing the water from a polished mirror surface against which is set the engraved words Real River Monsters Piranha.
Obverse Design:
This features the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Packaging
The Real River Monsters Piranha 1 oz 999 Fine Silver coin is packaged in a classic matte black coin gift box
and an outer packaging which features an underwater river scene. When opened, the coin and Certificate of
Authenticity are displayed.
Product Specifications:
Name: Real River Monsters – Piranha 1 oz Silver Coin
Metal: 999 Fine Silver
Finish: Proof /Coloured
Weight: 1 Troy oz
Diameter: 40.7 mm
Edge: Milled
Denomination: $2
Country of Issue: Niue
Year of Issue: 2013
Mintage: 3,000