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2016 Niue Journeys of Discovery - Charles Darwin Antique Finish Silver Coin, issued by the New Zealand Mint (TAX Exempt)
The Charles Darwin 2 oz Silver Coin marks the sixth release in the Journeys of Discovery Coin Collection by New Zealand Mint. This exciting collection celebrates exploration and discovery of the unknown.
Charles Robert Darwin (1809 - 1882) was one of the greatest naturalists of the 19th century, renowned for his contribution to the theory of evolution. During his voyages on the HMS Beagle, he completed extensive field research and developed his novel and revolutionary evolutionary theory.
This antique-finished, fully engraved and high-relief 2 oz silver coin features a tranquil scene of Darwin studying his environment on a remote beach in the Galapagos Islands with iguanas by his feet. The HMS Beagle is moored in the background. In line with the previous releases in this series, the coin is packaged in a high quality wooden case, with protective draw string sack.
Charles Robert Darwin was one of the greatest naturalists of the 19th century, renowned for his contribution to the theory of evolution. He was one of the first to claim that man evolved from the ape, causing a furore at the time.
Born in 1809 into a wealthy and well-respected family in England, Darwin grew up with an early interest in the nature.
Young Darwin did not show much interest in education and left school at the age of 16. However, he went on to study at Christ's College, and it was during this time that his previous interest in nature developed into a passion for natural science.
After graduating in 1831, Darwin first position was that of a naturalist on board the HMS Beagle, which was departing to take a five-year survey voyage around the world.
During his voyage, Darwin had a unique opportunity to observe how the principles of botany, zoology, and geology translated to the field. He collected a vast number of plant, bird, and fossil specimens, documenting these with care. It was during this journey that he began to develop his novel and revolutionary evolutionary theory, which saw life forms evolving from simple to more complex forms over time. Darwin officially introduced his detailed theory of evolution to the Linnean Society of natural history in 1858.
Charles Darwin died on 19 April 1882 and was buried at Westminster Abbey in London. After a life-time of research, his achievement was to literally have changed the way the western world viewed life.
Specifications:
Coin Metal: 999 Fine Silver
Coin Weight: 2 oz
Coin Finish: Antique
Coin Diameter: 40mm (Nominal)
Coin Edge: Milled
Coin Denomination: $5
Year of Issue: 2016
Coin Mintage: 2,000
Effigy: Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
Country of Issue: Niue
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