The blue-banded bee is a native species from Australia, recognized for its bold metallic blue and black bands that run across its fuzzy abdomen. These bees live on their own rather than in hives, and they are known for their skill in pollination. Their special “buzz pollination” technique helps release pollen from certain flowers, making them important for both wild plants and crops. Now, you can bring home the 2025 1 oz Proof Hologram Niue Silver Blue-Banded Bee Coin, available through BullionMax.

Coin Highlights:

• Arrives in a presentation box with a Certificate of Authenticity!
• Beautiful proof silver coin with hologram visuals!
• Limited mintage of only 1,000 coins!
• Contains 1 troy oz of .999 pure silver.
• Bears a face value of $2 (NZD) backed by the government of Niue.
• The obverse depicts King Charles III.
• On the reverse is a blue-banded bee pollinating a flower.
• Hologram visuals on the reverse bee design.

Each 2025 1 oz Proof Hologram Niue Silver Blue-Banded Bee Coin is safely packaged in a presentation box. The coin also comes with a Certificate of Authenticity and highlights selective hologram features on the reverse design. These proofs showcase frosted artwork with bright, mirrored backgrounds.

Blue-banded bees play a vital role in pollinating plants such as tomatoes, eggplants, and native Australian flowers like the blue pincushion. They are widespread across much of Australia, often seen in both cities and rural areas. Female bees dig out burrows in clay banks, soft mortar, or mud-brick walls to make nests, filling them with pollen and nectar to support their developing young.

The obverse of the 2025 Proof Hologram Niue Silver Blue-Banded Bee Coin includes the effigy of King Charles III. The portrait shows the King in left-profile without a crown. This design was created by Jody Clark and is one of the first official likenesses of His Majesty now used across Commonwealth coins.

The reverse of the 2025 1 oz Proof Hologram Silver Blue-Banded Bee Coin captures a detailed view of the bee as it collects pollen from a flower. The hologram adds a colorful effect to the bee’s eyes, wings, and striped body. Unlike honeybees, these insects do not form colonies. Each female builds and cares for her own nest through the warmer seasons.

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