2020 Niue Preserve Planet Earth Koala Silver Proof Coin NGC PF 70 UCAM

The devastating effects the fires in Australia are having on the people, their homes, the wildlife and the landscape has been seen all over the globe. The special coin has therefore been issued to help raise much needed funds the Australian nation recover the destruction these fires have caused and also to raise awareness of climate change issues. The coin itself features a map of Australia carrying the Australian national flag with a Koala superimposed over the country. It is clear from recent news coverage that this Australian marsupial has been deeply affected by recent events. The inscription on the coin – Preserve Planet Earth – emphasizes the belief that climate change is the main cause of this devastation.