{"product_id":"2026-australias-dark-bees-lucifer-bee-2oz-black-silver-proof-coin","title":"2026 Australia's Dark Bees 'Lucifer Bee' 2oz Black Silver Proof Coin","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e***\u003cstrong\u003ePre-Order - Stock Due Mid-October***\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDark, intricate and strikingly unconventional, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2026 Lucifer Bee 2oz Black Proof Coin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e marks the beginning of the new \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAustralia’s Dark Bees Series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — a collection dedicated to some of Australia’s most fascinating native bee species.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecimen 01\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efirst coin in the series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this release features the remarkable \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLucifer Bee – \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMegachile (Hackeriapis) lucifer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, presented through a design inspired by classic scientific and entomological specimen illustrations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt the centre of the coin, the Lucifer Bee is shown from above with its wings extended, surrounded by detailed studies of its wing, leg and head structure. Handwritten-style figure references, a scale marker and the inscription \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“SPECIMEN 01: LUCIFER BEE”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e give the design the appearance of a vintage scientific study.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe dramatic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Proof finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e creates a striking contrast between the dark mirrored fields and the finely sculpted details, highlighting the bee’s body texture, delicate wing structure and distinctive anatomical features.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith a worldwide mintage of just \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e700 coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this first release is an exceptionally limited collectible and an important starting point for collectors looking to complete the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAustralia’s Dark Bees Series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e from the very beginning.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003eMetal: Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003ePurity: 99.9%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003eWeight: 2oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003eQuality: Black Proof\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003eMintage: 700\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003eDenomination: $5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003eYear of Issue: 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003eIssuing Authority: Niue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*\u003cstrong\u003e*Limit of 1 Per Person\/Household**\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Australian Specialty Coins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53841429856420,"sku":null,"price":485.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/9027\/9844\/files\/Lucifer-Black-Bee-Coin.png?v=1790823951","url":"https:\/\/www.australianspecialtycoins.com.au\/products\/2026-australias-dark-bees-lucifer-bee-2oz-black-silver-proof-coin","provider":"Australian Specialty Coins","version":"1.0","type":"link"}