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1 Dollar - Charles III Fuller Portrait - Cave Taniwha; Silver Proof

1 Dollar - Charles III (Fuller Portrait - Cave Taniwha; Silver Proof) - awers1 Dollar - Charles III (Fuller Portrait - Cave Taniwha; Silver Proof) - reverse

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Features

Location New Zealand
Instytucja emitująca Poste néo-zélandaise
Król Charles III (2022-date)
Type Non-circulating coins
Year 2024
Value 1 Dollar
1 NZD = USD 0.58
Currency Dollar (1967-date)
Composition Srebro (.999)
Weight 31.1035 g
Diameter 40 mm
Shape Okrągły
Technique Coloured, Frezowana
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Number
N#
434761
References KM# 528
Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).

Commemorative issue

Jaskinia TaniwhaAutomatically translated

Series: Māori Legends

Obverse

Niekoronowany portret króla Karola III zwrócony w lewoAutomatically translated

Script: łaciński

Lettering:
CHARLES III NEW ZEALAND
SJF
.999 Ag 1oz 2024

Designer: Stephen Fuller

Reverse

Jaskinia TaniwhaAutomatically translated

Script: łaciński

Lettering: TANIWHA · ONE DOLLAR

Designer: David Burke

Edge

TrzcinaAutomatically translated

Mint

B. H. Mayer Kunstprageanstalt, Karlsfeld, Germany (1999-date)

Comments

(en)

Te ao Māori (the Māori world) has many mythological references to supernatural entities and beings which dwell in te ao wairua (the spiritual realm). Taniwha feature prominently as powerful entities that can have both positive or a negative influence on people and environments. Although they are often depicted as fearsome in appearance, they can appear in many different forms.  

Highlights

  • Celebrates the taniwha, a powerful supernatural legend unique to Aotearoa New Zealand 
  • Obverse features portrait of King Charles III by Stephen Fuller 
  • Each coin is minted from 1oz of 0.999 silver 
  • Presented in an elegant display case with a uniquely numbered certificate of authenticity
  • Low worldwide limited mintage of 750 coins. 

Design

This 1oz silver proof coin is minted from 0.999 silver, with a mirrored proof finish and a colour illustration of the mighty cave taniwha by New Zealand artist Dave Burke. Taniwha are also known to dwell in te ao kikokiko (the terrestrial realm) and there are many narratives speaking of them. These stories give names and locations of taniwha, and they also describe what form and appearance each taniwha assumes. There are also waiata (songs) and haka (dances) attributed to their taniwha. Taniwha in their earthly form are often elemental in appearance, such as wood, wind, water or stone. Whether celestial or terrestrial, taniwha are a special part of te ao Māori and the peoples of Aotearoa New Zealand. 

 

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2024  750 (en) Proof

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Numista Rarity index: 95 Wskazówki wyszukiwania
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Bullion value: USD 67.73 Wskazówki wyszukiwania
This value is given for information purpose only. It is based on a price of srebro at 2180 USD/kg. Numista does not buy or sell coins or metal.
Actual srebro weight: 0.999 oz
Current srebro price: 67.80 USD/oz (see silver price )

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