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Introducing the VERY FIRST legal tender coin. To feature the elusive Red-Eyed Tree Frog! The latest in the Australia at Night program features these diminutive, nocturnal amphibians under a full moon, struck in. One troy ounce of pure silver, with a proprietary black proof finish that simulates its nighttime habitat! We’re thrilled to bring you the latest wildlife masterpiece in the wildly popular Australia at Night program. The Red-Eyed Tree Frog! The Red-Eyed Tree Frog is making its international debut on a legal tender coin! That’s right, this is your first and, to date only, opportunity to add this intriguing amphibian to your numismatic zoo. Amphibians in general, and frogs in particular, are few and far between on coins, but the Red-Eyed Tree Frog is truly unique, coin-wise. Forget about princes, these frogs have turned into precious metal-far superior, in our humble opinion! An entire froggie family has been captured on this gorgeous pure silver coin with velvety black proof finish, under the silvery glow of the full moon. A female frog sports a young one on her back, protecting it, while the male in the foreground prepares to make a tasty meal of an unlucky moth. During they day, the Red-Eye Tree Frog lays low in the rainforests of north-eastern Australia. It comes out at night to feed, filling the nocturnal air with its loud and distinctive call-you’re far more likely to hear its ribbet than to see it, as it’s only two to three inches long! In equal parts rare, alluring, and superbly struck, this frog family is limited to a mintage of just 1,000. Like previous entries in the Australia at Night wildlife program. The Red-Eyed Tree Frog Black Proof is destined to sell out. And no, they don’t have red eyes because of jet-lag from the overnight; apparently those red eyes help them see better in the dark! For 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 frogs and full moon really pop! A frog family is front and center in its rainforest habitat. A female frog sports a young one on her back, protecting it, while the male in the foreground prepares to make a tasty meal of a passing moth. The scene features a proprietary black treatment to simulate the nighttime. The legends AUSTRALIA AT NIGHT and RED-EYED TREE FROG denote the theme. 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 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.