Niue Silver Highlights: Baby Kangaroo, Chess Bishop & Adam and Eve
This highlight reviews three silver coins struck for Niue: a colorized Baby Kangaroo, a black proof Chess Bishop, and a 3 oz antiqued high relief Adam and Eve from the Fundamental Stories of the Bible series. The Adam and Eve carries the smallest stated mintage of the group at 299.
Specifications reviewed from the supplied product information. Product names, weight, metal, mintage, and packaging below reflect the source; no third-party grade is asserted where it was not supplied.
Weight and Metal Content
The Baby Kangaroo and Chess Bishop are stated as 1 oz of .999 fine silver each; the Adam and Eve is stated as 3 oz of .999 fine silver. Finishes are colorized, black proof, and antiqued high relief respectively.
| Product | Stated metal and weight | Stated mintage | Stated packaging |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Niue Baby Kangaroo 1 oz Silver Coin (1,000 Mintage) | 1 oz silver | 1,000 | Display box with COA |
| 2027 Niue Chess Bishop Black Proof 1 oz Silver Coin (999 Mintage) | 1 oz silver | 999 | Display box with COA |
| 2026 Niue Fundamental Stories of the Bible – Adam and Eve 3 oz Silver Antiqued High Relief Coin | 3 oz silver | 299 | Not stated in the source |
2027 Niue Baby Kangaroo 1 oz Silver Coin (1,000 Mintage)
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Shop NowMintage and Format
The source states mintages of 1,000 for the Baby Kangaroo, 999 for the Chess Bishop, and 299 for the Adam and Eve. The Baby Kangaroo and Chess Bishop are each stated to come in a display box with a certificate of authenticity; a COA is issuer documentation and is not a third-party grade. Packaging is not stated in the source for the Adam and Eve.
What the Designs Show
The Baby Kangaroo shows a colorized young kangaroo among eucalyptus leaves, native blooms, and a butterfly. The Chess Bishop depicts the robed bishop with his crozier and book against a radiant backdrop, finished as a black proof. The Adam and Eve design renders the Garden of Eden scene in color on an antiqued high relief strike: Adam and Eve surrounded by the animals, watched by the serpent.
What Buyers Should Verify
- Confirm the stated metal and weight on the exact product listing before purchasing.
- Stated mintages: 1,000 (Baby Kangaroo), 999 (Chess Bishop), and 299 (Adam and Eve).
- Finishes: colorized (Baby Kangaroo), black proof (Chess Bishop), and antiqued high relief with color (Adam and Eve), as described in the source.
- The Baby Kangaroo and Chess Bishop are stated to include a display box with COA; the COA documents the issue and is not a third-party grade.
- These are presale offers; confirm current availability and the expected in-hand timing on the listing.
Bottom Line
Three Niue silver issues with three distinct finishes and a wide mintage spread: 1,000, 999, and a notably small 299 for the 3 oz Adam and Eve.
FAQ
Which Niue coins are highlighted?
The Baby Kangaroo, the Chess Bishop black proof, and the Adam and Eve from the Fundamental Stories of the Bible series.
What are the mintages?
Per the source: 1,000, 999, and 299 respectively.
What is a black proof finish?
Per the source, the Chess Bishop is struck with a black proof finish, giving the robed bishop design a darkened proof surface.
Related Products
- 2026 1 oz Australian Kangaroo Silver Coin
- 1 oz Silver Bar – Perth Mint – Kangaroo
- 1 oz Australian Kangaroo Gold Coin (Year Varies)
This article is for educational purposes. Specifications and mintage reflect the supplied product information; confirm details on the product listing before purchasing.