2025 New Zealand Silver Proof Currency Set- The Haast's Eagle

  
The Haast's eagle (Harpagornis moorei, pouakai) is the largest, most powerful species of its kind ever to have existed. It had an impressive 2-3 metre wingspan and weighed up to 17.8 kilograms, and its talons could be as long as a modern-day tiger's. This formidable predator's main source of prey was South Island moa, but it is also believed to have eaten kereru, ducks, swans, geese and rails. It is thought that the Haast's eagle would perch in the forest waiting for suitable prey to appear before swooping down with incredible force. The 2025 New Zealand Proof Currency Set features proof examples of New Zealand currency, with the effigy of King Charles III on the obverse as will appear on circulating coins as they are minted during his reign. Includes examples of New Zealand's currency coins featuring the Commonwealth effigy designed for the Royal Mint by Dan Thorne. Silver coin designed by Dave Burke, Tauranga, New Zealand. Low worldwide limited mintage of 750 sets. Designed by Maori artist Dave Burke, the silver coin featured in this set depicts a close-up of the Haast's eagle in the background, with the impressive bird swooping down to catch its prey in the foreground. With a mirrored proof finish, the coin depicts a rose gold-plated eagle in the background, with vibrant colour-printed detail in the foreground. The landscape illustration depicts Canterbury, where remains of Haast's eagles have been found. The rim of the coin features both the Maori and English names.

Alongside the silver coin, this set features proof versions of New Zealand's circulating currency coins. Each coin is specially dated 2025 and is the second to feature the portrait of King Charles III.

2025 New Zealand Proof Currency Set.