Pay tribute to one of New Zealand’s most unique creatures known as the kairuku with this special coin issue - a giant penguin that once roamed Aotearoa.
Highlights
- The coin highlights the uniqueness of the Kairuku – a giant penguin that once roamed New Zealand.
- Minted from 0.999 silver.
- Limited worldwide mintage of 1,500.
Design
This 1oz silver proof coin highlights the uniqueness of this extinct species. The design features an artistic depiction of the Kairuku next to a height chart, emphasising its tall stature compared with its modern-day counterparts, alongside an image of the Kairuku swimming. The rim of the coin features the Māori name, alongside the English translation: 'diver who returns with food'.
Made from 1oz pure silver, this legal tender coin is the only $5 silver proof commemorative coin to be issued annually. With a mintage of just 1,500 coins worldwide, make sure you place your order today for this special coin.
| Denomination: | Five New Zealand dollars |
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| Finish: | Proof |
| Composition: | 0.999 silver |
| Weight: | 1 troy oz |
| Diameter: | 40.00mm |
| Edge treatment: | Milled |
| Shape: | Round |
| Obverse design: | Portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley, United Kingdom |
| Reverse design: | Kairuku Penguin |
| Worldwide mintage limit: | 1,500 |
| Mint: | BH Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt GmbH |
