A brilliant uncirculated $1 coin housed in a colourful and informative presentation folder which made an affordable gift or memento to hand down to future generations.
Highlights
- Featured an image of a rugby player, the islands of New Zealand and the crest of the British & Irish Lions
- Housed in a presentation pack approved by the British & Irish Lions
- Official merchandise of the British & Irish Lions.
Design
This dynamic design by Mike Guilfoyle featured a rugby player, ball tucked under arm, in full flight. The design also incorporated the islands of New Zealand and was completed with the crest of the British & Irish Lions. All of this was encompassed within the shape of a rugby ball.
This coin was struck in nickel-brass to a brilliant uncirculated standard and was housed in a colourful presentation pack that had been specifically approved by the British & Irish Lions.
| Denomination: | One New Zealand dollar |
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| Finish: | Brilliant uncirculated |
| Composition: | 5.5% nickel brass metal |
| Weight: | 28.28 grams |
| Diameter: | 38.61mm |
| Edge treatment: | Milled |
| Shape: | Round |
| Obverse design: | Portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley, United Kingdom |
| Reverse design: | Rugby player, a contour of New Zealand, the official Lion's Coat of Arms all encompassed within the shape of a rugby ball |
| Designed by: | Mike Guilfoyle, Royal British Mint |
| Worldwide mintage: | 50,000 |
| Mint: | Royal British Mint |
