This stunning silver proof coin beautifully portrays two of New Zealand's natural treasures - the kiwi and the kōwhai.
Highlights
The first silver proof coin in the new 'Kiwi Treasures' series
Combines the kiwi with the native New Zealand kōwhai flower
Worldwide mintage of 5,000.
Design
This 1oz silver proof coin has been made from fine 0.999 silver. The kōwhai branches and flowers, as well as the kiwi, are rendered in three-dimensional relief, providing a lovely tactile finish. The frosted effect of the kiwi contrasts beautifully with the polished effect of the kōwhai, resulting in a coin that displays the subjects at their beautiful best.
With a mintage of just 5,000, this $1 coin is sure to be popular.
| Denomination: | One New Zealand dollar |
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| Finish: |
Proof |
| Composition: | 0.999 silver |
| Weight: | 1 troy oz |
| Diameter: | 40mm |
| Edge treatment: | Milled |
| Shape: | Round |
| Obverse design: | Portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley, England |
| Reverse design: | Kiwi with kōwhai flower |
| Mint: | BH Mayer's Kunstprågeanstalt GmbH |
| Worldwide mintage limit: | 5,000 coins |
