2012 Niue 1 oz Silver Friends Kitten Collection Kurlian Bobtail

The Kurilian Bobtail is a natural breed of cat that traces its origins to the Russian Island of Sakhalin and to the Kuril Islands. While popular in Europe because of its laid back temperament, the true phenomenon of the Kurilian Bobtail is the pom-pom appearance of its tail. This coin features a full colored image of a Kurilian Bobtail cat printed on a Silver background engraved with the outline of a cat and the words OUR FRIENDS and Kurilian Bobtail. The coin also features a small image of a yarn ball matched in color to the coins delightful display case. The obverse of the coin features the Raphael Maklouf effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The coin is issued by New Zealand Mint as legal tender, under the authority of Niue Island. Each coin is presented