{"product_id":"new-release-australias-dark-bees-2026-lucifer-bee-2oz-black-proof-coin","title":"NEW RELEASE - Australia's Dark Bees - 2026 Lucifer Bee 2oz Black Proof Coin","description":"\u003ch5 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-PH\"\u003eAVAILABLE LATE OCTOBER\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-PH\"\u003eDark, intricate and strikingly unconventional, the \u003cb\u003e2026 Lucifer Bee 2oz Black Proof Coin\u003c\/b\u003e marks the beginning of the new \u003cb\u003eAustralia’s Dark Bees Series\u003c\/b\u003e — a collection dedicated to some of Australia’s most fascinating native bee species.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-PH\"\u003eAs \u003cb\u003eSpecimen 01\u003c\/b\u003e and the \u003cb\u003efirst coin in the series\u003c\/b\u003e, this release features the remarkable \u003cb\u003eLucifer Bee – \u003ci\u003eMegachile (Hackeriapis) lucifer\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e, presented through a design inspired by classic scientific and entomological specimen illustrations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-PH\"\u003eAt the centre of the coin, the Lucifer Bee is shown from above with its wings extended, surrounded by detailed studies of its wing, leg and head structure. Handwritten-style figure references, a scale marker and the inscription \u003cb\u003e“SPECIMEN 01: LUCIFER BEE”\u003c\/b\u003e give the design the appearance of a vintage scientific study.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-PH\"\u003eThe dramatic \u003cb\u003eBlack Proof finish\u003c\/b\u003e creates a striking contrast between the dark mirrored fields and the finely sculpted details, highlighting the bee’s body texture, delicate wing structure and distinctive anatomical features.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-PH\"\u003eWith a worldwide mintage of just \u003cb\u003e700 coins\u003c\/b\u003e, this first release is an exceptionally limited collectible and an important starting point for collectors looking to complete the \u003cb\u003eAustralia’s Dark Bees Series\u003c\/b\u003e from the very beginning.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-PH\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-PH\"\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst\" style=\"text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-PH\" style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e        \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-PH\"\u003eMetal: Silver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-PH\" style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e        \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-PH\"\u003ePurity: 99.9%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-PH\" style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e        \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-PH\"\u003eWeight: 2oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-PH\" style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e        \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-PH\"\u003eQuality: Black Proof\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-PH\" style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e        \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-PH\"\u003eMintage: 700\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-PH\" style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e        \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-PH\"\u003eDenomination: $5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"text-indent: -18.0pt; 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