The proof currency set is the supreme collectable of the Maui's Dolphin issue.
Highlights
- Silver proof coin
- Maui's Dolphin design
- Complete set of proof quality 2010 struck New Zealand currency
- Worldwide mintage limit: 1,500.
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.
Order the 2010 proof coin set and you’ll acquire the Maui’s dolphin $5 silver proof coin as well as a complete set of five New Zealand proof coins in 10c, 20c, 50c, $1 and $2 denominations.
New Zealand five dollars (NZD $5)
| Composition: | Pure silver (0.999) |
|---|---|
| Finish: | Silver proof |
| 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 |
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: | aori ‘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 |
