1 oz Silver Saber-Toothed Tiger 2026 (Mintage: 650 | Proof)
Door te bestellen gaat u akkoord met de Algemene voorwaarden en hebt u kennisgenomen van het Herroepingsrecht.
- Colored design: predator bursts forth
- Authenticity verified: individually numbered
- Elegant packaging: with viewing window
- Colored designVivid colors set against ammonites and prehistoric bones
- Authenticity verifiedEach coin comes with its own numbered certificate
- Elegant packagingBlack original packaging showcases the coin in style
Prijsalarm plaatsen
delen
Sabre-toothed cat
People still saw them.A sabre-toothed cat in silver.
1 ounce of silver, in proof quality and in colour, issuing country Niue. It died out about 11,000 years ago, at the end of the last Ice Age.
Sabre-toothed cat on 1 ounce of silver, reverse, image
1 ounce of silver, in proof quality and in colour, issuing country Niue. It died out about 11,000 years ago, at the end of the last Ice Age.
In the Americas
More than 2,000 sabre-toothed cats were found in the tar pits of La Brea.
The name of the coin calls it a sabre-toothed tiger. But it was not closely related to the tiger.
Sources: La Brea Tar Pits, Los Angeles; Science News
The timeline
From the Devonian to the last Ice Age
Each animal stands in its geological period. The sections show the order, not the duration.
Devonian
about 420 to 359 million years ago
DunkleosteusArmoured fish
Carboniferous
about 359 to 299 million years ago
Permian
about 299 to 252 million years ago
Triassic
about 252 to 201 million years ago
ArchosaursAnimal group
PlateosaurusDinosaur
Jurassic
about 201 to 143 million years ago
PlesiosaurusMarine reptile
StegosaurusDinosaur
BrachiosaurusDinosaur
ArchaeopteryxEarly bird
Cretaceous
about 143 to 66 million years ago
UtahraptorDinosaur
AustralovenatorDinosaur
PteranodonPterosaur
ParasaurolophusDinosaur
VelociraptorDinosaur
CarnotaurusDinosaur
QuetzalcoatlusPterosaur
TriceratopsDinosaur
T. rexDinosaur
- The age of the dinosaurs ends 66 million years ago.
Palaeogene
66 to about 23 million years ago
TitanoboaSnake
Neogene
about 23 to 2.6 million years ago
MegalodonShark
- The human genus begins about 2.8 million years ago.
Pleistocene
about 2.6 million to 11,700 years ago
Sabre-toothed catMammal
GigantopithecusGreat ape
Giant deerMammal
Cave bearMammal
Cave lionMammal
Woolly rhinocerosMammal
MammothMammal
AurochsMammal
- Homo sapiens has existed for about 300,000 years.
- People enter the Chauvet Cave about 36,500 years ago.
Not to scale. Dates according to the International Commission on Stratigraphy, rounded.
The coin
The animal among its fossils
The animal appears in colour in the rock, surrounded by fossils, among them ammonites and bones.
The obverse shows King Charles III and ONE DOLLAR, and the issuing country is Niue.
FossilsFossils in the rock
Face valueONE DOLLAR on the obverse
Fineness1oz 999 SILVER
The image up close
At a glance
- Issuing country
- Niue
- Face value
- 1 dollar
- Metal
- silver
- Weight
- 1 ounce
- Diameter
- 38.6 mm
- Quality
- Proof
- Finish
- coloured
- Fineness
- 999/1,000
- Mintage
- 650 pieces
- Year
- 2026
In the Americas, humans and sabre-toothed cats knew each other.
1 oz Silver Saber-Toothed Tiger 2026 – A Prehistoric Masterpiece in Proof Quality
- Minting quality: Highest minting quality "Proof" (PP)
- Strictly limited: Only 650 specimens available worldwide
- Fineness: 999/1,000 purest silver
- Colour application: Breathtaking colourised design
- Includes: Numbered certificate of authenticity and premium original packaging
- Collector's value: Exclusive piece from the prehistoric series
Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of prehistory! This extraordinary silver coin issue from 2026 combines the highest minting artistry with one of the most fearsome predators that ever inhabited our planet. The saber-toothed tiger – a creature that became extinct around 10,000 years ago and continues to captivate scientists and collectors alike to this day.
A design that brings history to life
The obverse of this spectacular coin depicts the saber-toothed tiger in all its glory. With its jaws wide open and its characteristic, dagger-like canine teeth, the prehistoric predator seems to literally burst forth from the silver. The powerful paw with extended claws further enhances this dynamic impression. Particularly impressive: the elaborate colour application gives the animal a lifelike presence, while the silver background with fossil-like structures – including skeletal fragments and ammonites – evokes its prehistoric origins.
The saber-toothed tiger was one of the most powerful predators of the Pleistocene. Its canine teeth, up to 28 centimetres long, made it the perfect hunter of large prey.
Technical perfection in Proof quality
This coin was produced to the highest possible minting quality of "Proof". What does this mean in practice? The dies are meticulously polished before each striking, creating a fascinating contrast between mirror-like surfaces and frosted reliefs. The result is simply breathtaking.
The reverse presents the portrait of King Charles III in classic style. The portrait is framed by the inscriptions "CHARLES III", "NIUE 2026", "ONE DOLLAR" and "1oz 999 SILVER" – testament to the authenticity and fineness of this precious coin.
Why this coin is indispensable for collectors
- Extreme rarity: With only 650 specimens worldwide, this issue is among the rarest silver coins of the 2026 year of issue.
- Numbered certificate: Each coin is accompanied by an individual certificate of authenticity documenting the limited mintage.
- Premium presentation: The high-quality black original packaging with viewing window makes this coin a visual highlight of any collection.
- Thematic uniqueness: The prehistoric series is enjoying growing popularity among collectors of prehistoric designs.
Silver as a timeless investment
In addition to its undeniable collector's value, this coin also offers the proven advantages of physical silver. As an inflation hedge, the white precious metal has proven itself over centuries. Industrial demand – particularly in electronics, solar technology and medicine – ensures a stable underlying demand. At the same time, silver serves as a proven crisis protection in economically uncertain times.
A further advantage: profits from the sale of silver are generally tax-free after a holding period of at least one year. This makes this coin interesting not only for passionate collectors, but also for forward-thinking investors.
Technical specifications at a glance
- Country of origin: Niue
- Year of issue: 2026
- Face value: 1 Dollar
- Fine weight: 31.10 g (1 ounce)
- Fineness: 999/1,000
- Diameter: 38.60 mm
- Mintage: 650 pieces worldwide
- Condition: Proof
Secure one of the few available specimens of this extraordinary silver coin now. The saber-toothed tiger is waiting to enrich your collection with a truly prehistoric masterpiece!
Afbeelding kan afwijken van het eindproduct.
