2021 Niue Wild Afrika Do You Know Me? Green Mamba Snake 1/2 oz Silver Coin

This amazing coin depicts the eye of the green mamba, a highly venomous snake common in Africa, staring straight at you. Special technology has been uséd to create the appearance of the real eye – the eye is convex and the snake’s scales have mini relief. The design and embossing solutions and the UV varnish technology uséd make it look as if the snake is looking straight at you.

• The first issue in the new “Do you know me? »
• Convex shape
• UV varnish technology
• Limited mintage of only 1000 pieces worldwide

I am from the most feared venomous and bad reputation snake family of Africa, who live in various habitats and are present in almost whole of Sub-Saharan Africa. We live in tropical forests, savannas, and also Semi-Desert areas. Traditionally, there are 4 species of my family members recognized, I am one of them. I am highly arboreal. I am the biggest one and I may grow to 2.5 meters. I have a black tail, but I’m not black.
I live in the tropical forests of Central Africa. I spend almost my whole life in the treetop, so I do not come close to humans. I have an extremely potent neurotoxin, I need it to kill fast and strong prey, like birds and animals.
I am diurnal and have good eyesight. Before you can even see me I will see you and disappear in the green vegetation.