The brilliant uncirculated currency set combines the Maui's Dolphin coin with a complete set of brilliant uncirculated 2010 struck New Zealand currency.
Highlights
- Copper-nickel coin
- Maui's Dolphin design
- Complete set of brilliant uncirculated 2010 struck New Zealand currency
- Worldwide mintage limit: 2,000.
Design
Sail the waters off the North Island’s north-western coast and you may be treated to a sight of the world’s rarest marine dolphin – and the hero of New Zealand Post’s 2010 annual coin.
The 2010 brilliant uncirculated coin set features the five New Zealand uncirculated coins and the $5 brilliant uncirculated Maui’s dolphin coin.
These coins are a fitting tribute to a critically endangered mammal. They would make a wonderful start to a youngster’s lifetime of collecting – or an ideal gift for a friend, family member or business associate who’s passionate about protecting our natural environment.
New Zealand five dollars (NZD $5)
| Composition: | Cupro-nickel |
|---|---|
| Finish: | Brilliant uncirculated |
| Weight: | 31.10g |
| Diameter: | 38.70mm |
| Edge treatment: | Milled |
| Obverse design: | Portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley, England |
| Reverse design: | Maui's Dolphin by Ken Wright, Cue Design |
| Mint: | Royal Dutch Mint |
| Worldwide mintage limit: | 2,000 coins |
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 |
| Mint: | Royal Dutch Mint |
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’ |
| Mint: | Royal Dutch Mint |
New Zealand 50 cents
| Composition: | Copper-nickel |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Mint: | Royal Dutch Mint |
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 |
| Mint: | Royal Dutch Mint |
New Zealand 10 cents
| Composition: | Copper |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Mint: | Royal Dutch Mint |
