Niue 2013 $2 Birds of Prey Great Horned Owl 1oz Silver Proof Coloured Coin

The Great Horned Owl, Bubo virginianus, also known as the tiger owl, is a large owl native to the Americas. This reverse captures a Great Horned Owl in high quality colour set against the mirror like finish of a proof coin. The bird is immediately recognisable by the tufts of feathers or ‘horns’ on its head.