2 Dollars - Charles III Sunbeam Snake

Niue's legal tender coinage program is essentially a licensing arrangement — the island nation collects fees for the use of its monetary authority while New Zealand handles its actual currency needs. The 2023 snake issues fall squarely into this collector bullion category, struck by a private mint under contract rather than by any government facility.

The "Sunbeam" snake series targets the growing market for reptile-themed bullion, which saw a notable surge in demand following the success of similar Australian and Tuvalu wildlife programs in the 2010s.