{"product_id":"2025-niue-1-honey-bee-gold-plated-silver-black-proof-1-oz-5-oz-coins","title":"2025 NIUE $1 Honey Bee Gold Plated Silver Black Proof - 1 oz \u0026 5 oz Coins","description":"\u003ch3\u003eHoney Bee - 2025\u003cbr\u003e1 Oz and 5 oz Silver - Black Proofs - Gilded - 2 coins \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGilded Motive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e99.9% Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMintage only 750 pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWith numbered Certificate of Authenticity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDelivery in original Box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThese\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003egilded silver coins\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are\u003c\/span\u003e dedicated to the Australian honey bee (Apis mellifera). Minted from one ounce of 99.9% silver in Black Proof quality, the partly gilded design features a honeycomb, flowers, and five bees. Within the honeycomb is the inscription “HONEY BEE.” The obverse depicts the effigy of King Charles III, along with the weight, fineness, denomination, and year of issue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe honey bee, scientifically known as Apis mellifera, is one of the most well-known and widespread bee species in the world. It plays a crucial role in pollinating both cultivated and wild plants, thereby contributing significantly to the preservation of biodiversity and the stability of global food production. Despite their vital importance, honey bees are threatened worldwide. Factors such as pesticide use, habitat loss, diseases, and parasites like the Varroa mite have severely impacted bee populations. Protecting and promoting honey bees is therefore of utmost importance for maintaining our ecosystems and food security. Before honey bees were introduced from Europe in 1822, Australia had no native honey bees suitable for commercial use. Today, around 2,000 bee species inhabit the continent, playing a vital role in pollination and supporting Australia’s horticultural and agricultural industries. The\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elimited edition 1 oz and 5 oz Silver Honey Bee Black Proof coins\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are\u003c\/span\u003e delivered in its original box including a numbered certificate of authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"All Aussie Coins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49211032273048,"sku":"MS-9551-202-ALL A","price":3200.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/7657\/9992\/files\/s-l1600_73_cfb392ed-9ac4-4fd3-b702-dbba91dc80db.webp?v=1781054207","url":"https:\/\/www.allaussiecoins.com\/products\/2025-niue-1-honey-bee-gold-plated-silver-black-proof-1-oz-5-oz-coins","provider":"All Aussie Coins","version":"1.0","type":"link"}