Shadow Hunters Hawk – 2022 $8 Solomon Islands Fine Silver Coin

Description

The Night Sentinel: Shadow Hunters Hawk – 2022 $8 Fine Silver Coin is a striking release from the Shadow Hunters series, showcasing one of nature’s most revered aerial hunters. Issued as legal tender by the Solomon Islands, this uniquely shaped coin is crafted in 3 ounces of 99.99% pure silver and brought vividly to life through bold colour, flowing movement, and dramatic detail.

Designed in the distinctive artistic style of Phil Lewis, the hawk symbolizes heightened awareness, clarity, and vision. Though primarily a diurnal hunter, the red-tailed hawk’s exceptional eyesight allows it to hunt at dusk, when the boundary between day and night blurs. In many cultures, hawks are seen as messengers between worlds, embodying perception, focus, and spiritual insight.

Produced by PAMP SA exclusively for MTB, this low-mintage collectible combines modern minting artistry with powerful symbolism. Encased in a custom capsule and presented in a graphic beauty box with certificate, it is a standout piece for collectors of shaped coins, wildlife themes, and premium silver issues.

Design Highlights

Reverse (Front of Coin):
A dynamic, colour-enhanced depiction of a hawk in motion, rendered with extreme detail and fluid lines that emphasize speed, focus, and predatory grace.

Obverse (Back of Coin):
Displays the Solomon Islands coat of arms, denomination, year of issue, and official legal-tender inscriptions, integrated seamlessly into the shaped format.

Key Features

• Shadow Hunters Series: Part of a 3-coin series featuring Jaguar, Hawk, and Wolf

• Shaped Coin Art: Original sculpted design with vibrant colour accents

• Pure Silver Content: Struck in 3 oz of 99.99% fine silver

• Ultra-Low Mintage: Limited to just 1,200 coins worldwide

• Symbolic Theme: Hawk represents clarity, foresight, and heightened awareness

• Premium Presentation: Custom capsule, graphic beauty box, and certificate

• Tax Advantage: No GST/HST

Specifications

• Year: 2022

• Country of Issue: Solomon Islands

• Denomination: $8

• Metal: Silver

• Fineness: 0.9999

• Weight: 93.3 g (3 troy oz)

• Dimensions: 85.5 × 38.3 mm

• Finish: Proof-like

• Mintage: 1,200

• Product Number: 203162

• Artist: Phil Lewis

🪙 Why Collect This Coin?
The Night Sentinel: Shadow Hunters Hawk blends powerful symbolism, innovative shaped-coin design, and premium silver craftsmanship. With its ultra-low mintage and vivid artistic execution, it is an exceptional addition for collectors drawn to modern numismatics, wildlife imagery, and coins that tell a deeper story through form and meaning.