The 2015 New Zealand Annual Coin tells the story of one of New Zealand’s most treasured extinct birds – the huia.
Highlights
- Minted from 0.999 silver
- Limited worldwide mintage of 1,500
- Only $5 commemorative coin to be issued annually
- Coin highlights the beauty of the iconic huia.
Design
The 1oz silver proof coin has been designed by renowned Maori artist, Dave Burke and depicts the female huia sitting on a branch in three-dimensional relief. The manaia patterns in the background are symbolic of a mythical bird-like figure that is the messenger between the earthly and spiritual realms and the koru represent growth and reaching toward the light.
This legal tender coin is the only $5 silver proof commemorative coin to be issued annually and each coin includes an individually numbered certificate containing further information about the huia. With a mintage of just 1,500 worldwide, you’ll want to get your order in early for this unique coin.
| Denomination: | Five New Zealand dollars |
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| Finish: | Proof |
| Composition: | 0.999 silver |
| Weight: | 1 troy oz |
| Diameter: | 40mm |
| Edge treatment: | Milled |
| Obverse design: | Portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley, United Kingdom |
| Reverse design: | Huia with koru and manaia patterns in the background |
| Mint: | Royal Dutch Mint |
| Worldwide mintage: | 1,500 |
