2014 Niue 5 oz Silver $10 Hawksbill Turtle BU

The 2014 Niue 5 oz Silver $10 Hawksbill Turtle is a popular collectible coin featuring the hawksbill sea turtle, which is native to the warm waters of the Pacific. This coin, minted by the New Zealand Mint for Niue, is a part of the “Turtle” series, known for its detailed designs and limited mintages.

Key Features:

• Metal Content: 5 oz of .999 fine silver.
• Face Value: $10 (Niue).
• Design:
  • Obverse: Features the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, along with inscriptions like “Niue,” “2014,” and the face value of “$10.”
  • Reverse: Displays a beautifully detailed image of the hawksbill turtle (also known as the “Taku”) swimming gracefully in the ocean.
• Diameter: Approximately 85 mm.
• Finish: Brilliant Uncirculated (BU).
• Packaging: Coins are typically sold individually, sometimes in protective plastic capsules or in rolls.

The Hawksbill Turtle series is popular among both investors and collectors due to its high silver content and striking design, and the 5 oz version offers a larger canvas for the intricate artwork.