2 Dollars - Elizabeth II Eurasian Lynx

Niue's coinage program functions almost entirely as a vehicle for the New Zealand Mint's bullion and collector market — the island nation itself has a population under 2,000 and no domestic need for commemorative silver. The Eurasian Lynx issue falls within a sprawling series of wildlife-themed releases aimed squarely at thematic collectors rather than any numismatic or monetary purpose.

KM#4224 is one of dozens of near-identical Niue issues from this year alone, distinguished only by its subject.