New Zealand Kiwi

1) Popularity - Names - Country of Origin
The Silver Kiwi was minted by the New Zealand Mint from 2004 to 2008 in New Zealand. Since 2008, the silver investment coins have been struck by the BH Mayers Art Mint in Pforzheim. The Silver Kiwi is also referred to as the "New Zealand Silver Dollar." The mintage is strictly limited and is produced with a fine weight of one ounce of silver, with a fineness of 999/1000.

2) Description of the Coin
On the obverse side, alongside the annually changing motif of a kiwi, the small nocturnal flightless bird with the long curved beak (the emblem of New Zealand), the inscription "ONE DOLLAR" is depicted. The reverse side, as with all Commonwealth coins, shows the portrait of the reigning monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, the inscription "NEW ZEALAND," and the respective year of issue.

3) Face Value - Legal Tender - Value
The Silver Kiwi is legal tender in New Zealand. The face value is 1 New Zealand Dollar.

4) Other Units - Denominations
There are currently no other units, i.e., denominations below or above one ounce.

5) Special Features - Minting Years - History - Mintage
The Silver Kiwi is minted in "Brilliant Uncirculated," which is almost equivalent to the German system of proof-like quality, and "Proof," a polished plate edition. Due to the low mintages and the successful designs, extraordinary increases in value occur in a short time. Following the great success of the Silver Kiwi series, the New Zealand Post issued a Silver Kiwi Dollar Proof Set. This set includes all 5 Kiwi silver coins from 2004 to 2008 in a high-quality sequentially numbered wooden box. In addition to the silver coins, the "New Zealand Post," in the "Icons of New Zealand" series in 2009, issued a gold coin in a limited edition. This series started in 2009 and featured a different symbol from New Zealand for three years. The gold coin weighs 1/4 ounce (7.775 grams) and has a mintage of only 1500 pieces. The gold coins are minted in the Proof quality (Polished Plate/PP).