2017 New Zealand Annual Coin: Laughing Owl
The laughing owl coin is the fourth in the New Zealand Annual Coin series that features extinct species of New Zealand. Around four times the size of its modern day relative the morepork, the laughing owl became extinct around 100 years ago, however it lives on in this specially designed coin.
2017 New Zealand Annual Coin: Laughing Owl Silver Proof Coin
The laughing owl, so named for its raucous cry of repetitive shrieks, was a common sight in the South Island in the mid 1800’s. However, the laughing owl had no defence against predators, and the introduction of stoats and ferrets from the 1880s is believed to have led to the extinction of this beautiful nocturnal bird.
The robust form and detailed feathers of the laughing owl have been cleverly captured in Dave Burke’s design of this 1oz silver proof coin. The korus in the background represent the forests in which the owl dwelled and the domain of Tane, God of the Forest. The English name for the laughing owl as well as the Maori name whakau, can be seen clearly printed following the curvature of the coin.
This 1oz silver proof coin minted from 0.999 silver brings the memory of the laughing owl back to life in this stunning representation. This $5 coin portrays a unique piece of New Zealand’s history, a worthwhile addition to any New Zealand collection.
Each coin is accompanied by an individually numbered certificate of authenticity, and displayed in an elegant black leatherette case
Denomination:
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Five New Zealand dollars |
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Finish: |
Proof |
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Composition: |
Silver |
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Weight: |
1oz |
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Diameter: |
40mm |
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Edge treatment: |
Milled |
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Obverse design: |
Portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley, United Kingdom |
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Shape: |
Round |
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Reverse design: |
Laughing Owl - |
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Designed by: |
Dave Burke, New Zealand |
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Worldwide mintage limit: |
1,500 |
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Mint: |
Helvetic Mint |
Also, available following coins from the same series
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New Zealand - 1996 - Silver $5 Dollars Proof Coin - Kaka Parrot
New Zealand -1997 - Silver $5 Dollars Proof Coin - SADDLEBACK BIRD
New Zealand -1998- Silver $5 Dollars Proof Coin - Royal Albatross
New Zealand -1999- Silver $5 Dollars Proof Coin- Morepork Owl !!!!!!RARE
New Zealand -2000- Silver $5 Dollars Proof Coin- Cormorant Bird !!!RARE
New Zealand - 2001 - Silver $5 Dollars Proof Coin- KERERU WOOD PIGEON BIRD
New Zealand -2002- Silver $5 Dollars Proof Coin- Hector's Dolphin!!!
New Zealand -2003- Silver 5 Dollars Proof Coin- 1 OZ Giant Kokopu Rare
New Zealand - 2004 - Silver $5 Dollars Proof Coin- CHATHAM ISLAND TAIKO BIRD
New Zealand - 2005 - Silver 5 Dollars Proof Coin- 1 OZ Fiordland Crested Penguin
New Zealand - 2006- Silver $5 Dollars Proof Coin - Falcon ! Rare
New Zealand -2007- Silver 5 Dollars Proof- 1 OZ Tuatara Lizard
New Zealand - 2008- Silver $5 Dollars Proof Coin- 1 OZ Hamilton Frog, Rare!!!
New Zealand - 2009- Silver $5 Dollars Proof Coin- 1 OZ Kakapo, Rare!!!
New Zealand - 2010 - Silver $5 Dollars Proof Coin - 1 OZ MAUI DOLPHIN!!
New Zealand - 2011 - Silver $5 Dollars Proof Coin- 1 OZ Yellow Eyed Penguin!
New Zealand - 2012 - Silver $5 Dollars Proof Coin- 1 OZ Fairy Tern Bird!!
New Zealand - 2013- Silver $5 Dollars Proof Coin- 1 OZ Short Tailed Bat
New Zealand - 2014 - Silver $5 Dollars Proof Coin- 1 OZ Kairuku Penguin
New Zealand - 2015 - Silver $5 Dollars Proof Coin- 1 OZ Huia Bird
New Zealand - 2017- Silver $5 Dollars Proof Coin- 1 OZ Laughing Owl Whekau
New Zealand - 2018 - Silver $5 Dollars Proof Coin - 1 OZ Moa Coin!
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