2023 New Zealand 1 oz Fine Silver Proof Coin Queen Elizabeth II In Memoriam $1

  
Alloy: 99.9% Fine Silver. Weight: 31.1 grams (1 oz). Queen Elizabeth II was the longest reigning British monarch in history.

She reigned for over 70 years, from February 6, 1952 until her death during her Platinum Jubilee year at Balmoral Castle, Scotland, on September 8, 2022. On May 28, 1953 she was proclaimed'Queen of New Zealand', the first monarch to be so designated. Featuring a portrait in color, this coin commemorates the life and legacy of Queen Elizabeth II. The design is inspired by the scalloped patterns on Her Late Majesty's coronation dress along with its intricate circular beading.

The seven inner'pinnacle' shapes are reminiscent of both the scalloped patterns and the English Tudor rose as well as the seven decades of the Queen's reign. The obverse features a portrait of King Charles III, personally approved by the King.