2 oz 2025 Australian Honey Bee Colourized Antiqued Silver Coin | Perth Mint

Struck from 2 oz of 99.99% pure silver, this spectacular coin with an antiqued and coloured finish pays homage to one of Earth’s most remarkable insects.

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COIN HIGHLIGHTS

• 99.99% pure silver
• Antique and coloured treatments
• Western honey bee design
• Australian legal tender

POLLINATION POWERHOUSE

The western honey bee, scientifically known as Apis mellifera, derives its name from Latin origins. 'Apis', meaning 'bee', and 'mellifera', meaning 'honey-bearing' aptly describes the species' ability to produce and store honey, a characteristic that has made it one of the most significant and widespread honey bee species in the world. Its role in honey production and pollination underlines its essential contribution to ecosystems and agriculture worldwide.

The Western honey bee, armed with specially adapted hairs that form saddlebags on their hindlegs, are among the most efficient pollinators on Earth. They're responsible for flowering about three-quarters of the world's plants and for pollinating about a third of human food supply.

HONEY BEE DESIGN

The coin’s reverse portrays a coloured pair of worker bees, resting on the petals of a striking pink daisy flower with a yellow centre. The background incorporates illustrations of additional honey bees, busily collecting nectar from sheets of honeycomb and blooming flowers.

As well as a ribbon scroll with the inscription ‘HONEY BEE’, the reverse includes the coin’s weight, purity, 2025 year-date, and The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

This coin has been ‘antiqued’ by hand to give it a unique finish conveying the surface abrasions of an ancient artefact. As a result of this treatment, the appearance of other coins in the limited mintage may vary.

PRESENTATION PACKAGING

The coin is housed in a classic display case with a clear lid. Packaged in a themed shipper, the release is accompanied by a numbered certificate of authenticity.

ABOUT THE PERTH MINT

The Perth Mint opened in 1899 as the British Royal Mint's 3rd branch in Australia. The historical Hay Street location handled gold refining until moving to a modern facility in April 1990. Ownership of the mint was transferred to the Government of Western Australia in July of 1970. Under an agreement with the Commonwealth Treasury, they were empowered to mint and market gold, silver, and platinum as Australian legal tender to investors and collectors worldwide. Today, they are amongst the elite world mints whose pure gold, silver, and platinum items are trusted without question. Items such as the Australian Nugget, Silver Coin Series (Kangaroo, Kookaburra, Koala, and Platypus to name a few), as well as the Australian Lunar Gold and Silver Coin Series are extensively sought after by bullion investors worldwide.