New Zealand 2012 Kiwi & Kowhai Flower 1 Oz Silver Proof $1 Coin in OGP

  
The 2012 Kiwi & Kowhai Flower is the first coin of a new series " Kiwi Treasures ", an all-new chapter in the story in which the kiwi is united with a fascinating selection of New Zealand treasures. The coin captures the kowhai in full bloom, providing a beautiful accompaniment to the image of the New Zealand kiwi. Like the kiwi, the kowhai flower has been part of New Zealand's national identity, and both are depicted on coin's reverse. The kowhai branches and flowers, as well as the kiwi, are rendered in three-dimensional relief, providing a lovely tactile finish. The frosted effect of the kiwi contrasts beautifully with the polished effect of the kowhai, resulting in a coin that displays the subjects at their beautiful best.

Depicts the Ian Rank-Broadley's effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The coin is housed in a high-quality clamshell presentation case and customized colorfully illustrated outer shipper box.

COIN IS IN MINT PERFECT CONDITION AND COMES IN ORIGINAL OGP WITH NUMBERED COA. Native to New Zealand, the kowhai (which means'yellow' in Maori) is famous for its spectacular golden flowers, whose blooming signals the arrival of spring. The kiwi is a nocturnal, flightless bird - leading a largely invisible life compared with the kowhai flower. The kiwi is now an endangered species, the victim of mammalian predators and habitat modification and loss. Fortunately, kiwi sanctuaries and conservation programs are helping to protect this national treasure and encourage the species to breed. The kowhai is known as New Zealand's national flower - a reflection not only of its natural beauty but also its role in our cultural heritage. Used traditionally by Maori as a seasonal guide to planting annual kumara (sweet potato) crops, it was also a valued resource for easing pain and treating everything from bruises, wounds and broken limbs to tumors and ringworm. In addition, its hard and durable wood made it eminently suitable for paddles and adzes. PLEASE DON'T HESITATE TO ASK QUESTIONS AND PLEASE CHECK OUT MY OTHER LISTINGS! FOR CUSTOMERS IN UNITED STATES.

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