New Zealand - 2021 - 2 OZ Kiwi Proof Coin - Antique Finish

Description

The
brown
kiwi in its
burrow
is captured beautifully on this 2oz silver coin.
Highlights
Featuring a rare image of the brown kiwi in its burrow with two eggs
Stunning rendering of the kiwi at 50mm diameter
Minted from 0.999 silver
Very l
ow worldwide mintage of 400
Presented in an elegant display case with a certificate of authenticity.
Design
This 2oz
silver coin features an
engraved image
of a brown kiwi in
its
burrow with two eggs. The kiwi is surrounded by engraved illustrations of native foliage, with mirror polishing on the lower half of the coin. The brown kiwi is the only species to regularly lay two eggs in a clutch. Minted from 0.999 silver, this
50
mm diameter coin offers a rare glimpse of a male kiwi with its eggs. Packaged in a display case with an individually numbered certificate of authenticity, it makes a beautiful gift or addition to any collection.
Denomination:
Two New Zealand dollar
Finish:
Antique finish with selective colour
Composition:
0.999 silver
Weight:
2 troy oz
Diameter:
50mm
Edge treatment:
Milled
Obverse design:
Portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley, United Kingdom
Shape:
Round
Reverse design:
Brown kiwi in nest
Designed by:
Helcia Berryman, Grange Park Creative, Raumati South, New Zealand
Illustrated by:
Stephen Fuller, Wellington, New Zealand
Worldwide mintage limit:
400
Mint:
B.H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt GmbH