When our New Zealand athletes take to the world stage in Rio de Janeiro, they will strive to realise their dreams and inspire the nation at the worlds greatest sporting event - the Olympic Games. These limited-edition coins are the perfect way to show your support on our Road to Rio. 2016 Road to Rio Silver Proof Coin. This limited edition 1oz silver proof coin is the perfect way to show your support on our Road to Rio. The design of this 1oz silver proof coin depicts the journey of our Olympic athletes, from training in New Zealands breathtakingly beautiful landscape to their ultimate destination of Rio.
The outer rim features elements of NZOCs Be the Inspiration ribbon, with ten icons representing the sports in which New Zealand has previously won gold medals. The centre of the design features the symbolic Olympic torch and the NZOC logo.
It is housed within an elegant black case featuring imagery from the Be the Inspiration campaign and is limited to just 2,016 worldwide. An individually numbered certificate is included inside. Portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley, United Kingdom. The Olympic torch and NZOC logo surrounded by imagery depicting New Zealand's road to Rio. Jonathan Gray, New Zealand Post, Wellington, New Zealand.BH Mayers Kunstpr geanstalt GmbH. The item "New Zealand 2016 1 OZ Silver Proof Coin RIO DE JANEIRO OLYMPICS" is in sale since Tuesday, June 21, 2016. 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.