The silver proof coin is the perfect way to pay tribute to the Yellow-eyed Penguin.
Highlights
- Silver proof coin
- Yellow-eyed Penguin design
- Presented in style
- Worldwide mintage limit: 4,000.
Design
This $5 commemorative coin is an exquisite example of craftsmanship and design, and is a stunning tribute to one of New Zealand's most endearing natives - the Yellow-eyed Penguin. Struck in proof-quality 0.999 silver, frosted and mirrored finishes have been effectively employed to deliver extraordinary detail and definition.
| Denomination: | New Zealand five dollars (NZD $5) |
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| Finish: | Proof |
| Composition: | Pure silver (0.999) |
| Weight: | 31.10g |
| Diameter: | 38.7mm |
| Edge treatment: | Milled |
| Shape: | Round |
| Obverse design: | Portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley, England |
| Reverse design: | The Yellow-eyed Penguin featured in its natural habitat |
| Mint: | The Royal Dutch Mint |
| Worldwide mintage limit: | 4,000 coins |
