Australia's Dark Bees - 2026 Lucifer Bee 2oz Black Proof Coin

The Coin Company is excited to present a new coin series: the  Australia's Dark Bees - 2026 Lucifer Bee 2oz Black Proof Coin.

Dark, intricate and strikingly unconventional, the 2026 Lucifer Bee 2oz Black Proof Coin marks the beginning of the new Australia’s Dark Bees Series — a collection dedicated to some of Australia’s most fascinating native bee species.

As Specimen 01 and the first coin in the series, this release features the remarkable Lucifer Bee – Megachile (Hackeriapis) lucifer, presented through a design inspired by classic scientific and entomological specimen illustrations.

At the centre of the coin, the Lucifer Bee is shown from above with its wings extended, surrounded by detailed studies of its wing, leg and head structure. Handwritten-style figure references, a scale marker and the inscription “SPECIMEN 01: LUCIFER BEE” give the design the appearance of a vintage scientific study.                                                               

The dramatic Black Proof finish creates a striking contrast between the dark mirrored fields and the finely sculpted details, highlighting the bee’s body texture, delicate wing structure and distinctive anatomical features.

With a worldwide mintage of just 700 coins, this first release is an exceptionally limited collectible and an important starting point for collectors looking to complete the Australia’s Dark Bees Series from the very beginning.

SPECIFICATIONS

• Metal: Silver
• Purity: 99.9%
• Weight: 2oz
• Quality: Black Proof
• Mintage: 700
• Denomination: $5
• Year of Issue: 2026
• Issuing Authority: Niue
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Product Availability - Late October/Early November 2026