The Australian Native Bees Series is a collectible coin program that celebrates the wide range of bee species native to Australia. With more than 1,700 known species across the continent, each release in this series highlights a different bee through detailed artwork. These coins combine proof-quality finishes with hologram elements that add visual interest to the design. Provident Metals is pleased to offer the 2026 Proof Hologram Niue Carpenter Bee 1 oz Silver Coin to collectors and silver enthusiasts.

Highlights:

• Arrives in a capsule with a presentation box and a Certificate of Authenticity!
• New issue in the Australian Native Bees Series!
• Proof visuals and hologram effect on the bee!
• Limited mintage of only 1,000 coins!
• Contains 1 troy oz of .999 pure silver.
• Bears a face value of $2 (NZD) backed by the government of Niue.
• The obverse features a bust of King Charles III.
• On the reverse is a carpenter bee with its delicate wings.

Each 2026 Proof Hologram Niue Carpenter Bee 1 oz Silver Coin is secured inside a clear capsule and presented in a display box. A Certificate of Authenticity is included with every coin. The series is recognized for its proof-style finish, featuring frosted details paired with reflective fields, along with a hologram feature that enhances the bee imagery.

Obverse

The obverse of the 2026 Proof Hologram Niue Carpenter Bee Silver Coin shows a portrait of King Charles III. The King is depicted in left-profile relief without a crown. This portrait is one of the first official effigies created following his accession and was designed by engraver Jody Clark. Surrounding inscriptions provide identifying details for the coin. The inscriptions include CHARLES III, NIUE, TWO DOLLARS, and 2026.

Reverse

On the reverse of the 2026 Proof Hologram Carpenter Bee 1 oz Silver Coin is a detailed representation of a carpenter bee. The insect is highlighted with a hologram finish across its body and wings. Carpenter bees typically measure between half an inch and one inch long and are known for their smooth, glossy black abdomens, which set them apart from bumblebees that appear similar at first glance. The inscriptions read CARPENTER BEE and 1 OZ 999 PURE SILVER.

History

Carpenter bees are large bees that belong to the genus Xylocopa and are known for nesting inside wood. They create tunnels in untreated softwoods such as pine, cedar, and redwood, which is how they earned their common name. Unlike honeybees or bumblebees that live in social groups, carpenter bees are solitary insects and do not form hives or colonies.

Ordering

If you have any questions about this 1 oz silver coin, Provident Metals customer service is available at 1-800-313-3315. Help is also available online through our web chat and by email.