2018 2x 1 OZ Silver Proof Coins Maori Art Maui and the Sun

  

Maui and the Sun - Tama Nui-te-Ra. 2018 Maui and the Sun - Tama Nui-te-Ra Silver Coin Set. R is still held fast by Mui's flax ropes as depicted on the these stunning 2 x 1oz silver proof coins.

The heroic legend of Mui capturing and slowing the sun is depicted in these two 1oz silver coins. The mighty sun, R is captured with detailed gold plating, while Mui is portrayed holding fast the ropes he used to slow R. The coins are laid out in an acrylic block in a way which mimics the legend. The ropes held by Mui are etched into the surface of the acrylic block and line up with the ropes attached to R so that Mui appears to still be holding the sun in place. These stunning coins are minted from 0.999 silver and come housed in a premium display case with a striking red leather band across the top.

Each set comes with an individually numbered certificate which gives a quick overview of the legend of how Mui slowed the sun. 2 x One New Zealand dollars. Portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley, United Kingdom. Coin 1: Sun (with gold plating); Coin 2: Mui. Dave Hakaraia and artist Elisabeth Vüllings, Wellington, New Zealand.

The item "2018 2x 1 OZ Silver Proof Coins Maori Art Maui and the Sun" is in sale since Wednesday, October 25, 2017. This item is in the category "Coins & Paper Money\Coins\ World\Australia & Oceania\New Zealand". The seller is "silvergoldbullion" and is located in Auckland. This item can be shipped worldwide.

1. Circulated/Uncirculated: proof
2. Composition: Silver
3. Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany
4. Certification: nzpost
5. Grade: proof
6. Year: 2018