This 1/4oz gold proof coin celebrates the Rakiura tokoeka - the only kiwi to be active during the daytime.
Highlights
- Minted from 0.9999 gold
- Extremely limited worldwide mintage of just 500
- Celebrates the Rakiura tokoeka - the only kiwi to be active during the day
- Presented in an elegant black case with an individually numbered certificate.
- This 1/4oz gold proof coin features the Rakiura tokoeka wandering on a beach on Rakiura during the daytime. The polished circular design behind the kiwi is representative of the sun, and the design also features both the common and scientific name of this precious kiwi (Apteryx Australis Lawryi).
Design
Minted from 0.9999 gold in three-dimensional relief, this precious coin is limited to only 500 worldwide. Each coin comes with an individually numbered certificate that tells the story of this fascinating bird, as written by the Department of Conservation. Packaged in a premium display case, it’s a must for any Kiwi coin collection.
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| Denomination: | Ten New Zealand dollars |
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| Finish: | Proof |
| Composition: | 0.9999 gold |
| Weight: | 1/4 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: | Rakiura Tokoeka |
| Designed by: | Richard Payne, New Zealand Post, Wellington, New Zealand |
| Worldwide mintage: | 500 |
| Mint: | BH Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt GmbH |
