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The kiwi lays one of the largest eggs in the world in relation to its body size, and the great spotted kiwi (Apteryx haastii) lays the largest eggs of all the species of kiwi. This unique attribute is celebrated in the 2016 Kiwi coin, which is minted in the shape of a kiwi egg. Pre-order yours now for November.
This unusually shaped coin reflects the great spotted kiwi’s quirks in more ways than one - as well as being shaped like a kiwi’s egg, the background of the coin shows Mount Rolleston in the Southern Alps, reflecting its preference for higher altitudes. The coin has also been printed in selective colour to replicate the colour and texture of the egg. The design features the scientific name of the kiwi, Apteryx haastii and even the obverse of the coin has been adapted to reflect the egg-shape of the coin. Pre-order yours now for September.