In 2019, an international team of researchers extracted mitochondrial
DNA from subfossil bones discovered in sand dunes on the Chatham
Islands. This research confirmed that until a few centuries ago a unique
crested penguin species, Eudyptes warhami, existed on the Chatham
Islands.
Undisturbed for millennia, the Chatham Islands were
once teeming with wildlife. Although some species have been lost since
human habitation, thankfully many endangered species have been
revitalised in recent years due to conservation efforts.
Highlights:
Features a detailed illustration of Chatham Island crested penguins, an endemic extinct species of New Zealand
Designed by renowned NZ artist Dave Burke
Premium bullion quality
Worldwide mintage limit: 25,000.
This
detailed silver premium bullion coin was designed by New Zealand artist
Dave Burke. Two Chatham Island crested penguins are imagined here with a
stormy backdrop familiar to inhabitants of the Chatham Islands. The
birds are encircled by an arc of koru designs. The coin is also
available in a colour-printed 1oz format as part of the 2020 New Zealand
Proof Currency Set, and as a 2oz stand-alone coin.
Denomination: One New Zealand dollar
Finish: Premium bullion
Composition: Silver
Weight: 1oz
Diameter: 40.46mm
Edge treatment: Milled
Shape: Round
Obverse design: Portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley, United Kingdom
Reverse design: Chatham Island crested penguins
Deisgned by: Dave Burke, Tauranga, New Zealand
Worldwide mintage limit: 25,000