PIWAKAWAKA Rhipidura Fuliginosa 1 Oz Silver Coin 1$ New Zealand 2023
This stunning 1 Oz Silver coin is dedicated to the Piwakawaka: a small bird that is native to New Zealand. The coin has a beautiful design, a selective coloration, has a Proof quality and comes in an elegant case, along with the Certificate of Authenticity. Limited mintage of only 999 pieces worldwide.
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€139.95
Data sheet
- Country
- New Zealand
- Year
- 2023
- Face Value
- 1 Dollar
- Metal
- Silver
- Fineness (purity)
- .999
- Weight (g)
- 31.1 (1 oz)
- Diameter (mm)
- 40
- Quality
- Proof
- Mintage (pcs)
- 999
- Certificate (COA)
- Yes
- Presentation case (box)
- Yes
- Weight range
- 1 oz - less than 2 oz
The reverse of the coin depicts a detailed coloured illustration of the Piwakawaka, also known as the fantail due to its fan-like tail feathers. The bird is very active and has a distinctive fluttering flight. It feeds on insects and is often found in gardens and wooded areas. The Maori people of New Zealand consider piwakawaka to be a sign of good luck and fortune. On the reverse, the inscriptions: "ONE DOLLAR" – the face value and "PIWAKAWAKA RHIPIDURA FULIGINOSA"– the name of the coin. The obverse of the coin depicts the Effigy of King Charles III and the inscriptions: "NEW ZEALAND" – the issuing country, ".999 Ag 1oz" – the fineness of the Silver and the weight of the coin, "CHARLES III" – the name of the King and "2023" – the year of issue.
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