2016 1oz Niue Endangered Species - Snow Leopard .999 Silver Proof Coin

The sixth release in the Endangered Species coin collection features the Snow Leopard which is native to the mountain ranges of Central and South Asia. This powerful mammal lives in some of the harshest climates on earth and have been known to kill animals up to three times their weight, along with smaller fare, such as hares, mountain ibex and game birds. It has been estimated that fewer than 7,000 Snow Leopards now remain in the wild. These may be primarily found in 12 countries through Asia including China, Nepal, Russia, and Mongolia. The Snow Leopard is also the National Heritage Animal of Pakistan.

This relief engraved silver coin shows a majestic Snow Leopard in the act of leaping on prey. This scene is mirrored in the finely engraved water. The packaging of a unique wooden crate coin case has been designed to display your Endangered Species - Snow Leopard 1 oz Silver Coin. With a worldwide limited mintage of only 2,000 coins, this would make a special gift for coin collectors and those who have a passion for endangered wildlife.