Kiwi are a beloved symbol of Aotearoa New Zealand, characteristic of the uniquely understated qualities that contribute to the nation’s collective identity. Also known as kiwi pukupuku, the little spotted kiwi is the smallest of five kiwi species. The little spotted kiwi is the only recent species of kiwi to have become extinct on the New Zealand mainland. However, thanks to predator-free islands and fenced sanctuaries, the population is estimated to be 2,000 and growing.
Highlights
- 1kg silver proof coin
- Minted from 0.999 silver
- High relief design with mirrored proof finish
- Designed by Stephen Fuller, Wellington, New Zealand
- Extremely low worldwide limited mintage of 100
- Part of NZ Post’s annual kiwi coin programme
Design
This stunning 1kg coin will be the pride of any collection. With an illustration by Stephen Fuller, this coin depicts a kiwi with its chick in high relief. As well as engraved foliage and leaf litter, a mirrored proof finish surrounds the birds on this 1kg, 100mm coin.
| Denomination: | Twenty New Zealand dollars |
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| Finish: | Proof |
| Composition: | 0.999 silver |
| Weight: | 1 kg |
| Diameter: | 100mm |
| Edge treatment: | Milled |
| Obverse design: | Portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley, United Kingdom |
| Shape: | Round |
| Reverse design: | Little spotted kiwi with chick |
| Designed by: | Stephen Fuller, Wellington, New Zealand |
| Worldwide mintage limit: | 100 |
| Mint: | BH Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt GmbH |
