2 oz Silver Coin - Great Birds - Wandering Albatross - High Relief - 2023
### Great Birds (1.) - Wandering Albatross 2 Oz Silver - Antique Finish - High Relief - First issue in the new series "Great Birds" - Mintage only 2,000 pieces - With numbered Certificate of Authenticity - Delivery in original Box of the New Zealand Mint The first issue of the new **"Great Birds"** series from the **New Zealand Mint** was struck from **2 ounces of 99.9% silver** and replicates a full-grown wandering albatross in flight. The bird's plumage and outstretched wings give the design a particularly detailed and realistic look. The reverse depicts the Public Seal of Niue as well as the year of issue and the denomination of the coin. **The wandering albatross** has the largest wingspan of any bird and can reach wingspans of up to 3.5 meters. Inhabiting the southern oceans, it can travel thousands of miles by skillfully taking advantage of wind currents. This seabird spends most of its life in flight, returning to land only once every two years to breed. The **uniquely shaped coin**[](https://www.emk.com/en-us/themes/unique-shaped-coins/)in Antique Finish and High Relief is limited to only 2,000 pieces worldwide and is delivered in a thematically matching box including a numbered certificate of authenticity.