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 0.999 silver with selective colour
- Worldwide mintage of 7,500
- 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.
A stunning addition to any coin collection, this 1 troy oz $1 silver specimen coin is minted from 0.999 silver. This stunning silver coin features the innovative glow-in-the-dark kiwi as well as the species name bordering the coin, framed by brilliant green New Zealand ferns.
| Denomination: | One New Zealand dollar |
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| Finish: | Reverse proof-like with selective colour |
| 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, United Kingdom |
| Reverse design: | Brown Kiwi |
| Mint: | Royal Dutch Mint |
| Worldwide mintage limit: | 7,500 |
