2013 Birds of the Pacific Islands Coin Set

There are between 20,000 and 30,000 islands situated throughout the Pacific Ocean. The existence of so many islands has created enormous opportunities for evolutionary development due to selective breeding. The result is a fantastic array of bird life on islands throughout the Pacific, where birds have evolved into slightly different forms resulting in unique and endemic species. The New Zealand Mint released this beautiful three-coin set to celebrate these iconic birds of the Pacific.

Niue:
This coin face features a high-quality colour image of the Pacific Pigeon, Ducula pacifica, or Lupe in Niuean. This bird is generally acknowledged to be the most widely recognized endemic bird species on Niue. To its left is the Fiti Pua, Fagraea berteroana, the flower of Niue, and the Niuean coat of arms.

Fiji:
This coin face features the vibrant colours of the Collared Lory, Phigys solitaries, the national bird of Fiji. Also featured is the native Tagimoucia flower, Medinilla waterhousei, endemic to the highland rainforests of the Fijian Islands, only growing at an altitude of over 600 metres. Above this is the official Fijian National Coat of Arms.

Pitcairn Island:
This final coin features the Henderson Island Fruit Dove, Ptilinopus insularis, an iconic bird endemic to the Pitcairn Islands and listed as vulnerable by the IUCN. Below this is the native Yellow Fautu, Abutilon pitcairnense, a critically endangered perennial plant once thought to be extinct until a single plant was discovered in 2003. All elements are set against a finely engraved Pacific Island background, flowing across all three coins and their timber surroundings.

Includes:
• 2013 Birds of the Pacific Islands Coin Set

Warranty Information:
This product comes with a 30-day warranty through TSC.