Ranginui (the sky father) and Papatūānuku (the earth mother), the primordial parents, held each other in a tight embrace and bore many sons. Tāne - the god of the forest – separated his parents, creating the world of light. Rangi and Papa were heartbroken when they parted. The older brothers were infuriated by the endless rain and sadness, and decided to turn their mother away from her love. Rūaumoko was at his mother’s breast, so he was carried to the underworld. Rūaumoko still moves under the earth, creating earthquakes and volcanoes.
Highlights
- Designed by Māori artist David Hakaraia
- Each coin is minted from 1oz of 0.999 silver
- Low worldwide mintage of 600 coins
- Presented in an elegant display case with a certificate of authenticity.
Design
Minted from 0.999 silver, this coin features a detailed illustration of Rūaumoko under a volcano. David Hakaraia’s stunning artwork is highlighted with delicate gold plating. The effigy of Her Majesty the late Queen Elizabeth II features on the obverse.
Rūaumoko - Guardian of the Volcanoes represents one of many Māori stories that have been passed down for generations. Click here for more information about the coin issue.
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| Denomination: | One New Zealand dollar |
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| Finish: | Proof with select gold plating |
| Composition: | 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: | Rūaumoko |
| Designed by: | Dave Hakaraia, Wellington, New Zealand |
| Worldwide mintage limit: | 600 |
| Mint: | BH Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt GmbH |
