Discover the intricate beauty and engineering genius of one of Australia’s most fascinating native pollinators with the 2026 $2 Leafcutter Bee – Australian Native Bees Series 1oz Silver Hologram Proof Coin (Issue #4), limited to just 1,000 pieces worldwide.

This is the fourth stunning release in the acclaimed Australian Native Bees hologram series from Niue. The coin celebrates the remarkable Leafcutter Bee (Megachile spp.), a solitary species famous for its precision craftsmanship: females cut perfect circular pieces from leaves and soft petals to line and seal their brood cells in hollow stems, wood, or soil—hence their distinctive name.

Struck from 1 oz of 99.9% pure silver to flawless proof quality, the reverse features an exquisite high-relief portrait of the bee at centre stage, surrounded by a beautifully detailed arrangement of native Australian foliage, flowers, and seed pods. The entire reverse is brought to life with a vivid holographic finish that shifts through iridescent blues, greens, purples, and flashes of colour as the coin is tilted—perfectly mimicking the translucent shimmer of the bee’s wings and the metallic sheen of its body. The outer rim carries the inscription “LEAFCUTTER BEE” and “1oz 999 PURE SILVER”.

The obverse displays the effigy of King Charles III encircled by “CHARLES III · NIUE · TWO DOLLARS · 2026”.

Presented in a luxurious dark timber-finish presentation case with black velvet lining and a gold-foil certificate window, the coin arrives in a richly illustrated outer shipper box featuring detailed botanical artwork and the series title “Australian Native Bees – Issue #4 Leafcutter Bee”. A numbered Certificate of Authenticity is included.

A breathtaking tribute to Australia’s vital native pollinators and a dazzling showcase of modern minting innovation—perfect for series collectors, entomology enthusiasts, and anyone who appreciates holographic artistry and the wonders of the natural world.