JM Bullion is excited to offer an all-new coin that’s perfect for bird lovers! This unique proof specimen with colorized elements features the New Zealand Little Spotted Kiwi. Known scientifically as the Apteryx Owenii, this bird stands out thanks to its long beak, furry appearance, and a beautiful pair of whiskers. Right now, the 2022 1 oz Proof Colorized New Zealand Silver Kiwi Coin is available to you for purchase online from JM Bullion.
Coin Highlights:
- Coins ship to you in luxury display box with Certificate of Authenticity!
- Brand-new colorized proof specimen!
- Mintage limited to 2,500 coins only!
- Contains 1 Troy ozof .999 pure silver.
- Issued a face value of One Dollar from the New Zealand government.
- The obverse shows Queen Elizabeth II.
- On the reverse side is a Kiwi and their baby.
This 2022 1 oz New Zealand Silver Kiwi Coin arrives inside a beautiful case for storage and display. The case is black and inside the lid are the words New Zealand Post, Reserve Bank of New Zealand. These are proof specimens, which give them a mirrored effect with frosted devices. They also have partially colorized features. Included with every coin is a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.
The obverse of 2022 Proof Colorized New Zealand Silver Kiwi Coins features Queen Elizabeth II. When this portrait was designed by Ian Rank-Broadley in 1998, it was only the fourth design of Her Majesty used for British coinage. The country, year, weight, and purity are listed along the rim.
On the reverse side of 2022 1 oz Proof Colorized Silver Kiwi Coins is a pair of Kiwis surrounded by foliage. One Kiwi is fully grown, while the other is just a baby. Together, they seem to be searching for food. They are depicted in full color, which lends them a life-like quality. The words One Dollar Little Spotted Kiwi Apteryx owenii are shown along the edge.
While they do have wings, Kiwis are exclusively terrestrial creatures. They are native to New Zealand and typically can be found in heavily wooded areas. Their diet consists mainly of grubs, worms, and fruit, which they hunt for during the night. While they appear fairly meager, these birds have surprisingly long lifespans of up to 50 years. In total there are five species in the Kiwi genus, with the Apteryx Owenii being featured on the coin in this particular listing.
If you have any questions about 1 oz silver, please don’t hesitate to ask. JM Bullion customer service is available to you at 800-313-3315, online using our live chat, and via our email address.