Niue 2023 $1 Major Mitchell’s Cockatoo 1oz .999 Silver Proof Coin

• Featuring John Gould’s illustration of Major Mitchell’s Cockatoo
• Proof quality
• 1oz of 99.9% PURE SILVER
• Digital Colour minting
• Official Niue legal tender
• Diameter - 40mm
• Mintage 750 coins
• Set in a case
• Numbered Certificate of Authenticity

Following hot on the wings of the Eastern Rosella 1oz Silver Proof, we are proud to present the latest legal tender coin in the series showcasing Australia’s most eye-catching birds… The 2023 $1 Major Mitchell’s Cockatoo 1oz Silver Proof has just landed!

Inspired by John Gould’s famous illustrations of Australia’s colourful birdlife, this rich silver coin celebrates one of Australia’s most iconic birds. The Major Mitchell’s Cockatoo gives new meaning to ‘pretty in pink’. A true collector’s item, underpinned by rarity and attention to detail, make sure you don’t miss your chance to own it.

This stunning species of bird is s named after Major Sir Thomas Mitchell, an explorer and surveyor of Southeast Australia in the 1800s. Native to Australia, Major Mitchell’s Cockatoo is easily recognisable by its pink and white colouring and elegant head crest - often displaying shades of red and even yellow. Highly intelligent and playful, Major Mitchell’s Cockatoo has been revered in Aboriginal culture.