New Zealand - 2019 - 1 oz Silver Proof Coin- Space Pioneers

Description

New Zealand Space Pioneers Silver Proof Coin
In 2019 the world celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Moon landing, offering New Zealand a chance to reflect on its own contributions to the space sciences. This stunning silver proof coin is a celebration of Kiwis’ place among the pioneers who have furthered our knowledge of the Universe.
This 1oz silver proof coin depicts a view of Earth from behind the Moon. New Zealand is visible and above it hangs the Southern Cross, in a nod to the stars on New Zealand’s flag. The rim of the coin is designed to look like the inside of a rocket or space station window. The text on the rim of the coin and the Southern Cross will be raised and mirrored, and the moon will have a pitted 3D-like texture. The background will be recessed to create depth.
Denomination:
One New Zealand dollar
Finish:
Proof
Composition:
0.999 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:
A view of Earth from behind the moon with the Southern Cross constellation above
Designed by:
Hannah Fortune, New Zealand , Wellington, New Zealand
Worldwide mintage limit:
1,500
Mint:
B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt GmbH