Named for the vivid red stripes near their ears, red-eared sliders are famously adept at speedy sliding off rocks and logs into the water. A legal tender issue of Niue, it features meticulously detailed red stripes on the turtle’s head and intricate patterns on its shell beautifully enhanced by virbant digital printing. Using special minting techniques and finishes to achieve remarkable realism, the coin is set against a backdrop crafted from epoxy that mimics its natural habitat of stones, water lilies and flowing water.
As the debut in the series, the scene depicts the turtle embarking on its “Lifelong Journey”.
Highlights:
Very low 500 pcs mintage
Detailed high relief strike
Select color and epoxy on the reverse
Legal tender issue of Niue Islands