2015 $100 Niue MAHOGANY GLIDER Extinct Endangered 1 oz Gold Proof Coin

Description

The 2015 $100 Niue Mahogany Glider 1oz Gold Proof Coin is a poignant and beautifully executed tribute to one of Australia’s most elusive and threatened native mammals. Issued as part of the Extinct & Endangered series, this release brings attention to a species rarely seen, yet critically important within Australia’s fragile ecosystems.

Struck from 1 troy ounce of 99.99% pure gold in proof quality, the reverse features a selectively coloured depiction of the mahogany glider, shown perched among flowering native branches, with a secondary glider in flight above. The colour application gives the animal lifelike depth and softness, standing in gentle contrast against the mirror-polished gold background and finely engraved botanical details.

The mahogany glider is native to a narrow strip of coastal woodland in far north Queensland and is considered one of Australia’s most endangered marsupials. Its inclusion in this series serves not only as artistic inspiration but as an enduring record of a species under threat.

The obverse bears the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, along with the inscriptions NIUE 2015 and the legal tender denomination of $100, confirming the coin’s sovereign status under the authority of Niue.

This was a strictly limited release, with only 150 coins struck worldwide. Each coin is individually numbered and accompanied by its original Certificate of Authenticity. This example is number 088.

Presented in its original display case, the 2015 Mahogany Glider 1oz Gold Proof Coin is designed for collectors who value scarcity, refined minting techniques and conservation-driven narratives. A meaningful and visually striking addition to any modern proof gold or wildlife-themed collection.