Marco Polo 2oz Silver Coin - Journeys Of Discovery

Marco Polo 2oz Silver Coin - Journeys Of Discovery

The Marco Polo 2 oz Silver Coin marks the first release in our new Journeys of Discovery Coin Collection, which celebrates exploration and discovery of the unknown.

This proof quality, fully engraved and high-relief coin captures the moment of Marco Polo meeting the great Kublai Khan. The scene is set in a stronghold of the powerful Mongol Empire which Polo marvelled so much at discovering. The packaging of a protective draw string sack has been designed to model the transport materials to trade around the globe at that time.

With a limited mintage of only 2,000 coins worldwide, this would make a special gift for coin collectors and inspire intrepid travellers on their own Journeys of Discovery.

*Please note that the image shown on the website is artwork and may differ slightly from the final product.

Marco Polo:

Marco Polo (1254 - 1324) was an Italian merchant traveller from Venice, who recorded his travels in Livres des Merveilles du Monde (Book of the Marvels of the World, also known as The Travels of Marco Polo). This account did much to introduce Europe to Central Asia and Chinese culture.

Marco Polo learned the mercantile trade from his father and uncle, who travelled through Asia and met Kublai Khan. In 1271, the three embarked on a journey which would lead to 17 years spent in China. From his travels, Polo amassed great knowledge of the Mongol Empire. He marvelled at the use of paper money, and was in awe of its economy and scale of production.

Soon after returning to Venice in 1295, war broke out with the rival city of Genoa. While in command of a ship, Polo was captured and imprisoned. It was during this period of time that he dictated stories of his travels to a cellmate. In 1299 he was released, and went on to become a wealthy merchant. While his writings were published in French, Italian, and Latin, few readers allowed themselves to believe his tales of strange lands far away.

Although he was not the first European to reach China, Marco Polo’s detailed account of his experiences was ground breaking for its time. These writings went on to inspire Christopher Columbus and many other travellers. In the centuries since his death Marco Polo has received recognition that was not given during his lifetime, as much of his journey of discovery has been verified.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Coin Metal: 999 Fine Silver
• Coin Weight: 2 oz
• Coin Finish: Proof
• Coin Diameter: 40mm (Nominal)
• Coin Edge: Milled
• Coin Denomination: $5
• Year of Issue: 2015
• Coin Mintage: 2,000
• Effigy : Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
• Country of Issue : Niue

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Anzac Circulating Commemorative 50c Coin New Zealand

The Anzac commemorative coin is New Zealand’s first circulating coloured coin, and was minted by the Royal Canadian Mint

Anzac Circulating Commemorative 50c Coin New Zealand

One million Anzac coins have been minted and will be released to coincide with the 100th anniversary of the landing of Anzac troops at Gallipoli. This number represents the size of the New Zealand population in 1914, of which 10 percent served in the First World War. The coin was coloured using a revolutionary high-speed pad printing solution, developed by the Royal Canadian Mint and technology partner TECA.

Capable of producing circulation coins with vibrant, photo-quality images, in multiple varieties and blends of colour, and with superior wear resistance, this unique technology is exclusive to the Royal Canadian Mint. 

The high-resolution design of the coin was made possible by an integrated system incorporating specially developed inks, robotics for speed and precision control, as well as advanced vision inspection for quality assurance.

The significance of the Anzac coin

The Anzac coin honours the spirit of Anzac that was formed 100 years ago, and continues to live on today.

The Anzac coin was launched in February 2015, by His Excellency Lieutenant General The Right Honourable Sir Jerry Mateparae, GNZM, QSO, Governor-General of New Zealand.

It is the first time in New Zealand's history that a coloured circulating coin has been produced. The coin will be in circulation as legal tender and available for collectors.

The Anzac coin design features a New Zealand and Australian soldier standing back to back with their heads bowed in remembrance. The mangopare (hammerhead shark) pattern symbolises strength and determination, and the silver fern reflects New Zealand’s national identity.

Availability and Distribution

One million Anzac coins have been minted to coincide with the 100th anniversary of Gallipoli. This number represents the size of the New Zealand population in 1914, of which 10 percent served in the First World War.

The Anzac coin was released into circulation as legal tender on 23 March 2015. It is being sold at its 50 cent face value.

New Zealand Post Group is coordinating the release and distribution of Anzac coins. Coins can be purchased at PostShop or Kiwibank branches, or via NZ Post’s website.

Groups representing former and current armed forces, including Returned Services Association members and Defence Force personnel, were given the opportunity to pre-order limited numbers of coins before they were released publicly.

For more information about the Anzac coin and other comemmorative coins available as part of New Zealand Post’s five-year Anzac commemorative stamp and coin programme, see www.nzpost.co.nz.

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand does not have Anzac coins available for distribution.

How the Coin is Made

The Anzac commemorative coin is New Zealand’s first circulating coloured coin, and it was minted by the Royal Canadian Mint.

The Anzac circulating coin has the same specifications as the existing 50 cent coin and testing has shown it will be accepted in coin and vending machines.

The coin was coloured using a revolutionary high-speed pad printing solution, developed by the Royal Canadian Mint and technology partner TECA. Capable of producing circulation coins with vibrant, photo-quality images, in multiple varieties and blends of colour, and with superior wear resistance, this unique technology is exclusive to the Royal Canadian Mint.

The high-resolution design of the coin was made possible by an integrated system incorporating specially developed inks, robotics for speed and precision control, as well as advanced vision inspection for quality assurance.

Coin Specifications:

Alloy: Plated steel 

Diameter: 24.75mm 

Weight: 5.00g 

Design: The Anzac coin design features a New Zealand and Australian soldier standing back to back with their heads bowed in remembrance. The mangopare (hammerhead shark) pattern symbolises strength and determination, and the silver fern reflects New Zealand’s national identity. 

Edge thickness: 1.70mm Edge treatment: Unmilled

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand has prepared an Anzac Coin Fact Sheet explaining how the coin is made and detailing its specifications.

Apollo 2oz Silver Coin Gods of Ancient Greece - Bullion Bar Legal Tender New Zealand Mint

ABOUT THE COIN

A stunning final release in the 5 coin Gods of Ancient Greece Silver Coin collection by New Zealand Mint. The design for this 2 oz rectangular silver coin has been inspired by ancient sculpture, coins and architecture of the classical Ancient Greece which attributes Apollo the highest degree of power and masculine beauty that can be imagined. 

REVERSE DESIGN 

This high relief, rectangular coin, has been inspired by ancient sculpture, coins, vases and architecture, while also channelling classical and renaissance paintings of this iconic God of Ancient Greece. Apollos physique on htis coin face, illustrates an ideal image of health, strength, balance and inspiration. In the coin background, set against a polished sky intersected by rays of sunlight, is the temple of Apollo at Delphi. Next to this is a Laurel tree which was sacred to the God. 
 

OBVERSE DESIGN

This features the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

 

PACKAGING

The Gods of Ancient Greece Zeus 2 oz 999 Fine Silver coin is displayed inside a coin case styled on a classic Greek temple of the Ionic order. The collection of 5 ‘Gods of Ancient Greece’ coins are designed to line up to represent an Ancient Greek temple. The coin title is Gold foiled on the attractive marblesque outer case. 

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:

Metal999 Fine Silver
FinishProof
Diameter70mm x 34mm
EdgeMilled
Denomination$5
Year of Issue2015
Mintage2,000
Weight2 Troy oz

1965 Decimal New Zealand Coins - Uncirculated or Better Image Set

1965 Decimal New Zealand Coins - Uncirculated or Better Image Set

New Zealand 1965 Half Crown and Penny - Prooflike Strikes in Mint State

New Zealand 1965 Half Crown and Penny - Prooflike Strikes in Mint State

Piranha - Real River Monsters 1oz Silver Coin

ABOUT THE REAL RIVER MONSTERS -  PIRANHA COIN

A real river monster, the Piranha is an omnivorous, freshwater fish that inhabits South American rivers and is known for its sharp teeth and voracious appetite for meat. 

There are various legends about Piranhas such as how they can dilacerate a human body or cattle in seconds. New Zealand Mint is releasing this striking 1 oz Silver coin, which features a contrast of relief engraving and high quality colour. 

REVERSE DESIGN

This striking coin features a contrast of relief engraving and high quality colour. A Red-Bellied Piranha swims aggressively out of the coin while others swim in the background. z

Spanning the coin is a tear symbolizing the power and aggression of this species, while also dividing the water from a polished mirror surface against which is set the engraved words Real River Monsters Piranha.

OBVERSE DESIGN

This features the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

PACKAGING

The Real River Monsters Piranha 1 oz 999 Fine Silver coin is packaged in a classic matte black coin gift box and an outer packaging which features an underwater river scene. When opened, the coin and Certificate of Authenticity are displayed. 

Technical Specifications:

Metal999 Fine Silver
FinishProof / Coloured
Diameter40.7 mm
EdgeMilled
Denomination$2
Year of Issue2013
Mintage3000
Weight1 oz

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

See The New Zealand Mint Site for Details of How to Purchase

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

Doctor Who 50th Anniversary One Ounce 999 Silver Coin - New Zealand Mint

About the Coin:

Doctor Who is currently the longest running and most successful science fiction television series of all time. Produced in Great Britain by the BBC, the programme depicts the adventures of a time traveling, humanoid alien known as the Doctor.

He explores the universe in his TARDIS, a telepathic travel machine that’s bigger on the inside than the outside, and outwardly appears to be a blue 1960s British police box. Along with a succession of companions, the Doctor faces a variety of foes while working to save civilizations, help those he comes in contact with, and right wrongs across the universe.

Doctor Who first aired in 1963, and to date the title role has been played by eleven different actors. The program has received recognition from critics and the public as being one of the finest British television series ever produced and is aired around the globe.

Reverse Design:

This depicts an engraved relief of the iconic TARDIS used by the Doctor to travel through time and space.

This bursts forth out of a dynamic high quality colour printed background representing time travel. The coins border features the finely engraved words Doctor Who 50th Anniversary 1963 – 2013.

Obverse Design:

Each coin features the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The coin enclosed is issued by New Zealand Mint as legal tender, under the authority of Niue Island.

Packaging Design:

Please note – this packaging is subject to final licensor approval.  The final product may vary slightly from what is shown. 

The 50th Anniversary coin is packaged in the iconic Doctor Who TARDIS, the telepathic travel machine.  The doors of the TARDIS slide open to display the 1oz coin and certificate of authenticity inside.

Technical Specifications:

Metal: 999 Silver
Finish: Proof
Diameter: 40.1 mm
Edge: Milled
Denomination: $2
Year of Issue: 2013
Mintage: 10,000

MONOPOLY One Ounce Silver 999 Two Coin Set - New Zealand Mint

About the Design:

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New Zealand Mint is delighted to introduce the MONOPOLY 1 oz Silver legal tender coin set and custom molded Mr MONOPOLY Top Hat display case. MONOPOLY is currently the most famous board game in the world with over 275 million sets having been sold globally.

To date it is available in 111 countries, and in 43 different languages including a large range of specialised editions representing countries, brands or being manufactured from various materials.

Reverse Design:

Each coin depicts a selectively engraved and colour printed artwork featuring the MONOPOLY logo and the iconic four corner designs of the game board.

The first coin features the MR. MONOPOLY character in high quality colour set against an engraved cityscape. The second coin depicts the game tokens engraved against a background of the MONOPOLY logos.

Obverse Design:



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

Packaging:

Packaging for this set includes a MONOPOLY themed outer box and coins are presented in a custom molded MR MONOPOLY Top Hat.

Specifications:

Metal: 999 Silver
Finish: Proof
Diameter: 35mm x35mm
Edge: Plain
Denomination: $2
Year of Issue: 2013
Mintage: 5,000

Famous Express Trains - 4 Silver Proof One Ounce Coins - New Zealand Numismatics

Metal 999 Silver
Finish Proof
Diameter 40.7mm
Edge Milled Milled
Denomination $2
Year of Issue 2010
Mintage 15,000

About the Design William James, a rich and influential surveyor and land agent, was inspired by the development of the steam locomotive to suggest a national network of railways. He was responsible for proposing a number of projects that later came to fruition, and he is credited with carrying out a survey of the Liverpool and Manchester Railway. To many historians he has been given the title of the “Father of the Railway”  

Reverse Design These coins feature a selection of Famous Express Trains from around the world along with an engraved heading and the metal quality and weight of the coin.  

Obverse Design The obverse of the coin features the Raphael Maklouf effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, sovereign of the Commonwealth and denomination of Niue $2.

Limited Mintage No more than 15,000 sets will be issued by New Zealand Mint.

Presentation Each four-coin set comes in a magnificent replica train box. It’s packaged in a colourful outer packer, accompanied by a numbered certificate of Authenticity, which includes background information on each train class.

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.