A mother dolphin and her baby calf enjoy a nocturnal swim under the full moon, struck in one troy ounce of pure silver, with a proprietary black proof finish that simulates their nighttime coral reef habitat! If history is anything to go by, this stunning, poignant masterpiece will not last long. Make one or more yours today. We’re thrilled to bring you the latest wildlife masterwork in the wildly popular Australia at Night program. The Bottlenose Dolphin Mother and Baby! These gentle marine mammals are shown swimming at night through a coral reef, the mother guiding her calf with her fin. The light of the full moon overhead is reflected on the reef fish and a starfish beneath the waves. Are highly social animals inhabiting bays and estuaries all around Australia. Their ever-smiling appearance suggests a fun-loving nature that is confirmed by frequent tail slapping, wake-riding and general playfulness. Extremely smart, they are able to communicate with each other using high frequency whistles, clicks and squeaks. Dolphins travel in family or clan groups called pods. Pods allow dolphins to better defend their young from their main predators, sharks, as well as to ingeniously herd fish onto inshore shoals and reefs for easier harvest. Superbly struck and detailed, with an alluring black proof finish, this dolphin family is limited to a mintage of just 1,000. Like previous entries in the Australia at Night wildlife program. The Bottlenose Dolphin Black Proof is destined to sell out. For these previous issues in the Australia at Night program. The mint-supplied photos are great, but this beauty looks even better in hand! Multiple levels of black proof finish make the dolphins and full moon really stand out! A poignant vignette of a mother dolphin and her baby calf swimming at night among the sea creatures of the Great Barrier Reef under a full moon. The scene features a proprietary black proof finish to simulate the nighttime. The legends AUSTRALIA AT NIGHT and BOTTLENOSE DOLPHIN denote the theme. Reverse His Majesty, King Charles III, in profile effigy facing left. This portrait was executed by the engraver Jody Clark. The legend CHARLES III, the date of issue and denomination also appear, while the legend 1 OZ 999 SILVER guarantees the weight and purity. The coin is encapsulated inside a luxurious clamshell-style presentation case, lined with black velvet and satin, and protected by a full color outer cardboard box. An individually-numbered certificate of authenticity is included. Image of the back side of the certificate is mint-supplied and for general reference only. Serial number on image is NOT indicative of the serial number you will receive! Proof with Proprietary Black Proof Finish. 999 Fine (Pure) Silver. Niue Niue is an island nation in the South Pacific. Although it is completely self-governing and independent, it remains in free association with New Zealand, a member of the British Commonwealth of Nations, hence the portrait of the British monarch on most of its coinage. The country is located about 1,450 miles northeast of New Zealand. It is closest to Samoa, Tonga, and the Cook Islands. It is one of the largest coral islands in the world, with a total area of 260 square kilometers. Niueans are predominantly Polynesian; most are bilingual, speaking both Niuean and English.