Robert Falcon Scott One Ounce Silver Coin - New Zealand Mint

About The Coin:

This striking 1oz Silver coin commemorates the life and achievements of explorer and Royal Navy officer Captain Robert Falcon Scott. Scott led two expeditions to the Antarctic:  the Discovery Expedition (1901–04) and the ill-fated Terra Nova Expedition (1910–13).

Scotts status as a British hero has at times been called into question over the past century, however, his personal bravery and stoicism have won him a place in history.

The modern day Scott Base in Antarctica was named in his honour.

Reverse Design:

This depicts an engraved portrait of Captain Robert Falcon Scott set against an image of his ship, the Terra Nova in the icy waters of the Antarctic.

On the left of the coin is a final excerpt from Scott’s journal written on his ill fated Terra Nova Expedition to the South Pole.

The coins border is engraved with a dedication to the bravery of Captain Scott in the words ‘to strive, to seek, to find and not to yield’ along with the years of Scott’s birth and death.

Obverse Design:

This features the Raphael Maklouf effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The coin is issued by New Zealand Mint as legal tender, under the authority of Niue Island.

Packaging:

This beautiful coin comes packaged in a wooden collector box, fashioned in the shape of a sea chest. 

Specifications:

Metal. 999
Finish Proof
Diameter 40.7mm
Edge Milled
Denomination $2
Year of Issue 2012
Mintage 5000
 

2013 Kiwi Treasures Quarter Ounce Gold Proof Coin - New Zealand Mint

 

Minted from 0.9999 gold, this $10 coin has a worldwide mintage limit of only 950, and promises to be extremely popular.

Tane Mahuta has been rendered in three-dimensional relief, and the frosted finish makes it stand out beautifully against the polished sky behind.

The frosted kiwi looks stunning alongside the impressive stature of Tane Mahuta, and has also been meticulously rendered in three dimensions. It is a timeless collectable for coin enthusiasts and makes a special gift for young and old.

Coin Highlights:

• The second gold coin in the 'Kiwi Treasures' series
• Minted from 0.9999 gold
• Combines the kiwi with Tane Mahuta - New Zealand's largest living kauri tree
• Low worldwide mintage of just 950

Technical Specifications:

Denomination:	Ten New Zealand dollars
Finish:	Proof
Composition:	0.9999 gold
Weight:	1/4 troy oz
Diameter:	26mm
Edge treatment:	Milled
Shape:	Round
Obverse design:	Portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley, United Kingdom
Reverse design:	Kiwi with Tane Mahuta
Mint:	BH Mayer's Kunstprägeanstalt GmbH
Worldwide mintage limit:	950 coins

Birds of Prey - Great Horned Owl One Ounce Silver Coin

About the Design:

New Zealand Mint is proud to issue the the Birds of Prey 1oz Silver coin series. Each of the coins within the series celebrates the beauty and power of these magnificent creatures.

Reverse Design:

This dramatically captures a Great Horned Owl in high quality colour set against the mirror like finish of a proof coin. The bird is immediately recognisable by the tufts of feathers or ‘horns’ on its head.

Obverse Design:

This features the Raphael Maklouf effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The coin is issued by New Zealand Mint as legal tender, under the authority of Niue Island.

Packaging:

The coin is presented in an attractive wooden case with removable insert. Insert can be positioned so the coin is displayed upright.

Specifications:

Metal .999 Silver
Finish Proof
Diameter 40.7 mm
Edge Milled
Denomination $2
Year of Issue 2013
Mintage 5,000

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Gilded Fiji Double Taku One Ounce Silver Coin - New Zealand Mint

ABOUT THE DESIGN

New Zealand Mint is proud to launch a new Silver Gold Gilded coin, celebrating one of the most unique and rare animals in the South Pacific, The Hawksbill Turtle- or the locally named 'Taku'.

Marine turtles have traveled the sea for over 100 Million years. Today, six of the seven species of marine turtles are listed as endangered or critically endangered. Hawksbill Turtles are commonly observed on coral reefs where they feed on Sponges, Seagrass, Ascidians and Soft Corals.

A thousand Hawksbills are thought to nest in the Pacific Ocean, which includes a Fijian breeding population of 120-150. The estimated numbers of adult Hawksbill Turtles for Fiji is estimated at 2-3,000.

OBVERSE

The obverse of the coin features the Raphael Maklouf effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

REVERSE

The reverse features a gold gilded Taku and baby with a stylized shell pattern swimming through the waters of the Pacific Ocean along with an engraved heading and the coin's metal quality and weight.

LIMITED MINTAGE

No more than 5,000 Fiji Taku gilded silver coins will be issued by New Zealand Mint.

PRESENTATION

The coin comes encapsulated in a striking cylindrical display case with a transparent lid filled with aquamarine liquid.

SPECIFICATIONS:

Metal: .999 Silver Gold Gilded
Finish: Proof
Diameter: 40.5mm
Edge: Milled
Denomination: $2
Year of Issue: 2012
Mintage: 5,000