Obverse: The obverse of the coin depicts a swimming Bisa sea turtle against a background of bubbles. On the left side of the coin, the word TURTLE is inscribed (meaning "turtle" in Lithuanian), and at the bottom, the coin’s silver purity and weight, FINE SILVER .999 1 OZ, are indicated.
Reverse: The reverse of the coin shows Queen Elizabeth II, surrounded by the inscription ELIZABETH II NIUE, the denomination TWO DOLLARS, and the year of issue 2016. Below the queen's image, the designer's initials, IRB (Ian Rank Broadley), are inscribed.
About the coin: Bisa sea turtles are found in the tropical waters of the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans. They are recognizable by their narrow, pointed beaks and distinctive, brightly colored shells. This species of turtle typically avoids deep waters, favoring coastlines and coral reefs. They are most commonly seen in the northern part of New Zealand’s North Island, in the shallow waters around the island.
