In 2019 the world celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Moon landing, offering New Zealand a chance to reflect on its own contributions to the space sciences. This stunning silver proof coin is a celebration of Kiwis’ place among the pioneers who have furthered our knowledge of the Universe.
Highlights
- Minted from 0.999 silver with selective colour
- Low worldwide mintage of 1,500 coins
- Finished with a recessed background and finely detailed textures
- Released in 2019, the 50th anniversary of the historic Moon landing
- Each coin comes with a unique numbered certificate.
Design
This 1oz silver proof coin depicts a view of Earth from behind the Moon. New Zealand is visible and above it hangs the Southern Cross, in a nod to the stars on New Zealand’s flag. The rim of the coin is designed to look like the inside of a rocket or space station window. The text on the rim of the coin and the Southern Cross is mirrored, and the Moon has a pitted 3D-like texture. The background is recessed to create a sense of depth.
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| Denomination: | One New Zealand dollar |
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| Finish: | Proof |
| Composition: | 0.999 silver |
| Weight: | 1oz |
| Diameter: | 40mm |
| Edge treatment: | Milled |
| Obverse design: | Portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley, United Kingdom |
| Shape: | Round |
| Reverse design: | A view of Earth from behind the moon with the Southern Cross constellation above |
| Designed by: | Hannah Fortune, New Zealand Post, Wellington, New Zealand |
| Worldwide mintage limit: | 1,500 |
| Mint: | B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt GmbH |
