PRE-ORDER Niue 2026 $5 Australia's Dark Bees Lucifer Bee 2 oz .999 Silver Black Proof Coin

• Specimen 01, the first release in Australia’s Dark Bees series
• 2 oz of 99.9% silver with a Black Proof finish
• Lucifer Bee design inspired by scientific specimen illustrations
• Worldwide mintage of 700 coins, issued by Niue in 2026

Expected in Stock approximately end of November 2026

The Lucifer Bee takes centre stage in a composition drawn from the visual language of entomology. Its outstretched wings reveal a fine network of veins, while separate studies of the head, leg and wing frame the central specimen. Handwritten-style figure labels, a scale marker and the inscription “SPECIMEN 01: LUCIFER BEE” give the design the character of an illustrated scientific plate. The Black Proof finish sets the bright anatomical detail against dark reflective fields.

As the first release in Australia’s Dark Bees series, this Niue issue brings an Australian native bee, Megachile (Hackeriapis) lucifer, into focus through precise, closely observed detail. A worldwide mintage of 700 gives the 2 oz silver coin a defined production limit, while its pairing of natural history and specimen-style design offers a distinctive alternative to conventional wildlife portraits. Choose your Lucifer Bee at FORTYMILLION.

Specifications

Q. Is Lucifer Bee the first coin in the series?
A. Yes. It is Specimen 01, the debut release in Australia’s Dark Bees series.

Q. What species does the design depict?
A. The Australian native Lucifer Bee, Megachile (Hackeriapis) lucifer, shown alongside separate anatomical studies.

Q. How many coins are being issued?
A. The worldwide mintage is 700 coins.

Q. Is this an Australian or Niue issue?
A. The subject is an Australian bee, but the issuing authority is Niue. The coin is dated 2026 and denominated five dollars.