New Zealand’s iconic kiwi once again takes centre stage as the star of this special coin issue. However, this is no ordinary kiwi coin, as the intricately detailed design hides a secret – this coin glows in the dark.
Highlights
- Minted from 0.9999 gold
- Extremely limited worldwide mintage of 500
- First New Zealand legal tender coin to use glow-in-the-dark technology
- Features New Zealand’s iconic kiwi
- Glow-in-the-dark design reflects the nocturnal nature of the kiwi.
Design
New Zealand’s kiwi is a favourite for its unique appearance and charming behaviour, but unfortunately it’s a vanishing icon. The kiwi featured on the coin, the North Island brown kiwi, is declining at a rate of nearly 4% per year, due to changes in habitat and introduced predators.
The main attraction of this issue, this ¼ troy oz $10 gold coin is minted from 0.9999 gold and has an extremely limited worldwide mintage of just 500 coins. This stunning gold coin features the innovative glow-in-the-dark kiwi as well as the species name bordering the coin.
| Denomination: | Ten New Zealand dollars |
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| Finish: | Proof |
| Composition: | 0.9999 gold |
| Weight: | 1/4 troy oz |
| Diameter: | 26mm |
| Edge treatment: | Milled |
| Shape: | Round |
| Obverse design: | Portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley, United Kingdom |
| Reverse design: | Brown Kiwi |
| Worldwide mintage limit: | 500 |
| Mint: | Royal Dutch Mint |
