This 1oz silver proof coin is the
perfect addition to any Maori Art Coin collection, and with a worldwide
mintage of just 2,000 it won't last long.
The 2013 Maori Art Coin celebrates the koru as an integral part of Maori art and culture, and as a symbol of renewal. The koru is represented in the unfurling silver fern frond, which will grow into a rauponga. The surrounding artwork represents the domain of Tane Mahuta, the God of the Forest. Tāne is depicted through a series of koru patterns and is watching over his domain - in which countless piko will grow into established ferns.
The intricate design features the koru and rauponga beautifully engraved with three-dimensional relief, giving the coins incredible depth and dimension. The depiction of Tane Mahuta contains striking contrasts between the frosted koru and the polished background - resulting in visually powerful coins that are not to be missed.
The coin is housed within a container featuring a specially designed mangopare (hammerhead shark) pattern and it makes for a memorable gift.
| Denomination: | One New Zealand dollar |
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| Finish: | Proof |
| Composition: | 0.999 silver |
| Weight: | 1 troy oz |
| Diameter: | 40mm |
| Edge treatment: | Milled |
| Shape: | Round |
| Obverse design: | Portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley, United Kingdom |
| Reverse design: | Koru, ferns and Tāne Mahuta - God of the Forest |
| Worldwide mintage limit: | 2,000 |
| Mint: | Royal Australian Mint |
Also available following Maori Art coins (happy to combine shipping, just ask!)