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HEI MATAU Maori Art Pounamu Greenstone Silver Coin 1$ New Zealand 2012

The 1oz silver proof hei matau coin is a stunning piece of Māori history and culture, as well as the world's first coin issue to have pounamu (New Zealand greenstone) set into the design. The rim of the coin is etched with notches, said to be the oldest type of carving recorded.
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Data sheet

Country
New Zealand
Year
2012
Face Value
1 Dollar
Metal
Silver
Fineness (purity)
.999
Weight (g)
31.1 (1 oz)
Diameter (mm)
38.61
Quality
Proof
Mintage (pcs)
3.000
Certificate (COA)
Yes
Presentation case (box)
Yes
Weight range
1 oz - less than 2 oz
Series
Maori Art
Description
The significance of the hei matau and its associations with navigation, abundance of seafood, mana and knowledge are reflected in the themes of the coin design. A piece of New Zealand greenstone is set into the coin (symbolic of the moon, which governs the rise and fall of the tides in the realm of Tangaroa – gold of the sea). Pounamu is a taonga (treasure) held in high esteem by Maori, and the export of pounamu from New Zealand is restricted. Housed in a black and red leatherette box. The lid is embossed with the traditional kowhaiwhai design seen on the coin. New Zealand legal tender - first time to have face value in Te Reo Maori (the Maori language) and English.
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