2012 Kiwi Treasures Silver Proof Coin

• The first silver proof coin in the new 'Kiwi Treasures' series
• Combines the kiwi with the native New Zealand kōwhai flower
• Worldwide mintage of 5,000

This 1oz silver proof coin has been made from fine 0.999 silver. The kōwhai branches and flowers, as well as the kiwi, are rendered in three-dimensional relief, providing a lovely tactile finish. The frosted effect of the kiwi contrasts beautifully with the polished effect of the kōwhai, resulting in a coin that displays the subjects at their beautiful best.

With a mintage of just 5,000, this $1 coin is sure to be popular.

Tintin and Professor Calculus - Proof Silver Coin New Zealand Numismatics

Metal .900 Silver
Finish Proof
Diameter 37mm
Edge Milled Milled
Denomination €1.5
Year of Issue 2007
Mintage 10,000

About the Design

The Adventures of Tintin is a series of comic strips created by the Belgian artist Georges Rémi (1907–1983), who wrote under the pen name of Hergé. The series first appeared in French in Le Petit Vingtième on 10 January 1929. The success of the series saw the strips collected into a series of twenty-four albums, spun into a successful magazine and adapted for film and theatre. The series is one of the most popular European comics of the 20th century, with translations published in over 50 languages and more than 200 million copies of the books sold to date.

Set during the 20th century, the hero of the series is Tintin, a young Belgian reporter. He is aided in his adventures from the beginning by his faithful dog Snowy. Later, popular additions to the cast included Captain Haddock, Professor Calculus and other supporting characters such as the incompetent detectives Thomson and Thompson. Hergé himself features in several of the comics as a background character.

The images on each face of this coin have been taken from the original artworks created by Georges Rémi (Hergé). New Zealand Mint is proud to bring you this coin direct from France as work on a new Tintin movie commences here in New Zealand.

 

Obverse

The obverse of this coin features an artwork and the engraved words Centenaire D'herge, along with the denomination (1 ½ Euro) and the year of issue (2007).

 

Reverse

The reverse of this coin features a high quality colour image of Tintin and Professor Calculus, set against the engraved face of their creator Georges Rémi and the signature of his iconic pen name Hergé.

 

Limited Mintage

Each coin comes complete with an individually numbered certificate of authenticity and has a strictly limited mintage.

 

Presentation

This silver proof coin comes in a leatherette presentation case.

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2012 1oz Silver Feng Shui – Koi .999 With Presentation Box - New Zealand Mint

Metal 999 Silver with coloured Features
Finish Proof
Diameter 40.7mm
Edge Milled Milled
Denomination NZ $2
Year of Issue 2012
Mintage 8000

About the Coin

In Chinese Tradition Koi are symbolic of unity and fidelity as it is noted that fish (particularly koi) often swim together in pairs. With this in mind, Koi are often given as wedding gifts in the form of charms or figurines to present the newly-wed couple with an au ious sign of fidelity and perfect union. They also represent fertility and abundance due to their ability to reproduce in speed and volume.
This unique pure .999 silver coin depicts the Koi fish and is limited to 8,000 coin sets only.

Reverse Design

This features an image of 2 Koi swimming. Background is delicate Cherry Blossoms.

Obverse Design

The Raphael Maklouf effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, sovereign of the Commonwealth and Niue.

Packaging

Each set is presented in a custom made Chinese Lacquer Box with Outer Box with ornate Chinese design. A certificate of authenticity comes with each set.

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WWII Nose Art – 3 x 1oz Silver Coin Set New Zealand Mint

 

 

Metal: 999
Silver: Finish Proof
Diameter: 40mm
Denomination: $2
Year of Issue: 2012
Mintage: 3,000 sets

About the Coins

Ever since men went to war in aeroplanes, they have felt the need to decorate their mounts with unofficial and personal markings known as Nose Art. Often frowned upon by authorities, these colourful decorations have in turn been inspiring, emotive, aggressive, humorous, cynical or even tasteful.

This coin set celebrates the Nose Art with famous imagery from the time.  The coin set consists of 3 1oz .999 silver coins and is limited to a mintage of 3,000 sets only.

Reverse Design

These coin represent some of the most famous Nose Art of WWII Bombers. Background detailing of rivets in the plane panels.

Obverse Design

The Raphael Maklouf effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, sovereign of the Commonwealth and Niue.

Packaging

Each set is presented in a custom tin replicating plane paneling.  A certificate of authenticity comes with each set.

1oz Pacific Sovereign Gold .999 $100 Fiji Legal Tender New Zealand Mint Proof Coin

1oz Pacific Sovereign Gold .9999 $100 Fiji Legal Tender New Zealand Mint Proof Coin

Metal: Gold
Denomination: Fiji $ $100
Year of Issue: 2011
Purity .9999
Weight: 1 Troy oz

See the New Zealand Mint web page