Wildlife in the Moonlight
Lioness
SPECIFICATIONS | |
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Country: | Niue |
Year of Issue: | 2021 |
Face Value: | 5 dollars |
Metal: | Silver. 999 |
Weight: | 62.2 g |
Dimensions | 45 mm |
Quality: | Antique finish |
Mintage: | 500 pcs |
Features: | High relief, selective gilding |
DESCRIPTION
Panthera Leo is a large, powerfully built cat that is second in size only to the tiger. Lions are unique among cats because they live in a group or pride. Lionesses play a significant role in pride, as they are pivotal to its prosperity, growth and survival. On the coin, the lioness is shown sitting proudly and in the background, there is a gilded moon. As they hunt primarily at night, they represent the connection to the divine feminine lunar energy of the moon.