Niue 2013 $2 Birds of Prey Peregrine Falcon 1oz Silver Proof Coloured CoinThe Peregrine Falcon, Falco peregrinus, is a large bird of prey renowned for its speed, reaching over 322 km h during the stoop, a high speed hunting dive. The reverse depicts a Peregrine Falcon captured in mid flight with talons outstretched to grasp its prey. A mountainous, forest clad background is engraved in relief showcasing the kind of environment this Bird of Prey calls home.