PRE-ORDER Pitcairn Islands 2026 $5 Golden Owl 1 oz .999 Silver Gold Plated Coin

Due in Stock Approximately End November 2026

• Golden Masked Owl in full flight, with selectively gold-plated wings and finely detailed feathers.
• The second issue of the series, the first being the Golden Orb Weaver.
• Intricate silver tree, exposed roots and bare branches set against a deep dark field.
• 1oz of .999 silver with a Proof finish.
• 2026 Pitcairn Islands Five Dollars issue from the Golden Creatures series.
• Limited mintage of 1,000 coins.

Wings spread across a lattice of silver branches, the Golden Masked Owl commands the centre of this nocturnal design. Selective gold plating follows the layered feathers and heart-shaped facial disc, while a bright silver tree rises from exposed roots beneath the bird. Bare branches reach towards the rim against a deep dark field, creating a strong contrast between the owl’s warm metallic finish and the cool intricacy of its setting.

Native to the forests of New Britain in Papua New Guinea, the Golden Masked Owl is an elusive nocturnal hunter whose golden-brown plumage inspires this Golden Creatures release. The design draws its character from contrasting metallic finishes rather than traditional colour printing. Issued for Pitcairn Islands in 2026, this 1oz .999 silver Proof has a mintage of 1,000 coins and a Five Dollars denomination. Take a closer look at the Golden Owl’s featherwork and branching silver backdrop at FORTYMILLION.

Q. Which owl does the coin depict?
A. The Golden Masked Owl, a forest-dwelling species native to New Britain, Papua New Guinea, recognised by its heart-shaped facial disc and golden-brown plumage.

Q. Is this a solid gold coin?
A. No. It contains 1oz of .999 silver, with selective gold plating highlighting the owl. The gold finish is a surface treatment, not the coin’s underlying metal.

Q. What creates the contrasting colours?
A. The design combines selective gold plating, bright silver tree details and a dark field rather than traditional colour printing. The specific treatment used for the dark field is not stated in the supplied specifications.

Q. What does Proof mean?
A. Proof describes the coin’s collector finish, not an independent numerical grade. The contrasting fields and detailed design are central to its presentation.

Q. What appears on the obverse?
A. The supplied image shows King Charles III, with Pitcairn Islands, the 2026 date and Five Dollars denomination around the portrait.

Q. How many were issued?
A. The stated mintage for this Golden Owl issue is 1,000 coins.