2026 Niue Silver Colorized Ice Age - Armadillo

• Contains 42 grams of .999 fine silver.
• Mintage of only 500 coins worldwide.
• Comes in a box and with a certificate of authenticity.
• Obverse: Depicts an ice age landscape of mountains and water. Also includes the coat of arms for Niue with the face value and the country of issue.
• Reverse: Depicts a pair of giant armadillos. The surrounding landscape is colored blue using coloring and enamel to evoke nighttime. The inscription features the Latin name "Glyptodon".
• Sovereign coin backed by Niue government.

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Armadillos
Glyptodons - gigantic armored mammals that were distant relatives of modern armadillos - lived in what is now South America, where they appeared three million years ago. Their bodies reached a length of up to 3.5 meters, a height of 1.5 meters and weight of 2 tons. In size, they were similar to a small passenger car. To defend themselves against predators such as giant bears and saber-toothed tigers, these herbivores evolved a shell. This immovable armor, which weight over 400 kilograms, consisted of a thousand hexagonal bony plates that were up to 7 centimeters thick. The armor was pierced by clawed limbs, a head that was also armored, and a tail that served as a bony club. They had to be weary of early humans, who coveted their meat and shells, which could be used as dwellings.

Czech Mint
The Czech Mint is one of the younger national mints, making its debut in 1993 following the disintegration of the Czechoslovak State. Established under the authorization of the Czech National Bank, the Czech Mint is the exclusive producer of Czech circulation coins and is also responsible for the production of commemorative coins and medals.