1 Ounce Gold Endangered & Extinct Southern Cassowary 2016 (Mintage: 150 | Proof)

1 oz Gold Southern Cassowary 2016 – Vibrant Masterpiece from the "Endangered & Extinct" Series

• Strictly limited: Very low mintage of only 150 pieces worldwide
• Growth potential: High appreciation potential due to the strict limitation and strong demand among collectors
• Rarity: An exceptionally rare collector's coin with individual edge numbering
• Design: Detailed colour minting of a Southern Cassowary with its chick amidst the tropical rainforest
• Material / Fineness: 1 ounce (31.1 g) of pure fine gold with the highest purity of 999.9
• Minting quality: Highest possible execution in Proof (PP) – enhanced with colour
• Manufacturer: Minted by the renowned New Zealand Mint
• Country of origin: Official legal tender of the Pacific island nation of Niue

With the 1 oz Gold Southern Cassowary 2016, you acquire an outstanding collector's coin from the celebrated animal series "Endangered & Extinct". This series honours threatened and extinct species of our planet – and showcases them as magnificent colour mintings on pure gold. As the sixth issue of the series, this premium coin puts the Southern Cassowary in the spotlight, one of the largest flightless birds in the world. Those who collect high-quality gold coins will discover a true gem with character here.

The Design: the Southern Cassowary with its Chick

The value side depicts a fully grown Southern Cassowary with its chick. The distinctive blue neck, the vivid red wattles, and the eponymous casque are rendered in fine multi-colour minting and stand out brilliantly against the gold-gleaming background. The Southern Cassowary lives in the rainforests of north-eastern Australia around Queensland, as well as on New Guinea and the surrounding islands. As an imposing, shy forest dweller, it is considered endangered – and it is precisely this story that the series conveys in a compelling manner. On the reverse, the inscription "SOUTHERN CASSOWARY" frames the design. The obverse bears the classic portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, along with details of the country, year of issue, face value (100 dollars), and fineness.

Strictly Limited Rarity with Appreciation Potential

What makes this coin so desirable is its extreme scarcity. The mintage of only 150 pieces worldwide makes the gold cassowary a true rarity among modern bullion and collector mintings. Each coin bears individual numbering on the milled edge, which corresponds to the numbered certificate of authenticity. This strictly measured limitation, combined with high collector demand, gives the coin remarkable appreciation potential. Thematic series such as "Endangered & Extinct" with such a very low mintage are particularly popular among connoisseurs, as complete collections become increasingly difficult to assemble over time.

Gold is humanity's oldest currency – it has gleamed for millennia and has preserved its intrinsic value across all ages.

Finest Minting Art in Proof

The coin is produced in the most refined of all minting qualities: Proof. With this elaborate technique, the raised design elements appear frosted, while the background shines with a mirror-like finish – a fascinating contrast that further accentuates the delicate colour design of the Southern Cassowary. The Proof coin is delivered in a high-quality original case, accompanied by the numbered certificate of authenticity, which documents the mintage and serial number.

Fine Gold 999.9 – Collector's Piece and Precious Metal in One

With a fineness of 999.9, the coin is made of the purest gold and weighs a full ounce (31.1 g) in fine weight. It thus unites two worlds: the emotional appeal of an artistically crafted collector's coin and the enduring tangible asset value of the precious metal. Gold possesses an intrinsic value, is recognised worldwide, and is readily tradeable at any time. In Germany, the purchase of investment gold is also exempt from VAT (Value Added Tax); profits from a subsequent sale are generally tax-free after a holding period of at least one year. This allows a piece of natural and minting artistry to be preserved and passed down through generations.

The 1 oz Gold Southern Cassowary 2016 is a small mintage with a great impact – a showpiece for any discerning collection and a tribute to the fascinating wildlife of our planet.