Description
The killer whale or orca (Orcinus orca) is the largest member of the oceanic dolphin family, marked by a body color pattern of contrasting black and white.
From coastal areas to the deep ocean waters, from the tropics to polar regions, they are found in diverse marine environments.
Coin Highlights:
- Contains 2 troy ounce of .9999 fine silver
- Limited mintage of only 1,500 coins
- Released in 2022
- Struck in brilliant uncirculated (BU) condition
- Obverse features the right facing portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara, designed by Susanna Blunt
- Reverse showcases a dynamic depiction of a killer whale on the attack breaching surface waters
- Part of the Solomon Islands Silver Ocean Predators Series
- Sovereign coin backed by the Solomon Islands government
- Legal tender with face value of 5 Dollars by the Solomon Islands
As the third and final installation of the Silver Ocean Predators Series, the 2022 2 oz Killer Whale Shaped coin moves away from shaping the coin like the animal.
Instead, it offers a bumped-out section on each side, with the reverse field showcasing the animal striking at its prey in this special, shaped section.
