2021 Niue $1 Silver Antique Coin - I see you - Do you know me? - Green Mamba

2021 Niue $1 Silver Antique Coin - I see you - Do you know me? - Green Mamba

I am from the most feared venomous and bad reputation snake family of Africa, who live in various habitats and are present in almost whole Sub-Saharan Africa. We live in tropical forests, savannas also Semi-Desert areas. Traditionally, there are 4 species of my family members recognized, I am one of them.

I am highly arboreal. I am the biggest one and I may grow to 2.5 meters. I have a black tail, but I m not black. I live in the tropical forests of Central Africa. I spend almost my whole life in the treetop, so I do not come close to humans. I have extremely potent neurotoxin, I need it to kill fast and strong prey, like birds and animals. I am diurnal and have good eyesight. Before you can even see me I will see you and disappear in the green vegetation.

On the reverse of the coin, the eye of the green mamba, a highly venomous snake common in Africa, stares straight at you. Special technology has been used to create the appearance of the real eye – the eye is convex and the snake’s scales have mini relief.

The obverse of the coin features a portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.