The tuatara is once again part of a New Zealand currency set with this supreme collectable of this issue.
Highlights
- Silver proof coin
- Features the endangered tuatara
- Complete with a set of current New Zealand currency
- Worldwide mintage limit: 4,000.
Design
For almost 40 years, this ancient creature was the face of New Zealand's five cent coin and makes a comeback as the star of this special issue. Combined with a set of uncirculated New Zealand currency, this silver proof coin becomes a stunning collectable for anyone.
New Zealand five dollars (NZD $5)
| Composition: | Silver (0.999) |
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| Finish: | Silver Proof |
| Weight: | 28.28g |
| Diameter: | Approx. 38.74mm |
| Edge treatment: | Milled |
| Obverse Design: | Portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley, England |
| Reverse Design: | New Zealand tuatara by the Royal Australian Mint |
| Mint: | Royal Australian Mint |
New Zealand two dollars (NZD $2)
| Composition: | Brass |
|---|---|
| Weight: | 11.25g |
| Diameter: | 26.5mm |
| Edge treatment: | Milled with a channel with ten raised beads |
| Shape: | Round |
| Obverse design: | Portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley, England |
| Reverse design: | The kotuku (white heron) flying right |
New Zealand one dollar (NZD $1)
| Composition: | Brass |
|---|---|
| Weight: | 8.60g |
| Diameter: | 23.0mm |
| Edge treatment: | Eight alternate segments, four milled and four plain |
| Shape: | Round |
| Obverse design: | Portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley, England |
| Reverse design: | The kiwi, bringing to reality the colloquial term ‘Kiwi Dollar’ |
New Zealand 50 cents
| Composition: | Copper-nickel |
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| Weight: | 5.60g |
| Diameter: | 24.75mm |
| Edge treatment: | Un-milled |
| Shape: | Round |
| Obverse design: | Portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley, England |
| Reverse design: | The Endeavour sailing south, with Mount Taranaki (Egmont) in the distance |
New Zealand 20 cents
| Composition: | Copper-nickel |
|---|---|
| Weight: | 4.45g |
| Diameter: | 21.75mm |
| Edge treatment: | Spanish flower |
| Shape: | Round |
| Obverse design: | Portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley, England |
| Reverse design: | Maori ‘pukaki’ carving |
New Zealand 10 cents
| Composition: | Copper |
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| Weight: | 3.70g |
| Diameter: | 20.50mm |
| Edge treatment: | Un-milled |
| Shape: | Round |
| Obverse design: | Portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley, England |
| Reverse design: | Maori carved head or koruru |
