New Zealand 2016- Silver Proof Coin Set- QEII 90th Birthday

  
Queen Elizabeth II - 90th Birthday. On 21 April 2016, Queen Elizabeth II turned 90 years old, making her the first British monarch to reach this impressive milestone. To celebrate Queen Elizabeth II is 90th birthday, we have created a very special coin issue that is not to be missed.

2016 New Zealand Proof Currency Set. The 2016 New Zealand Proof Currency Set features special proof versions of New Zealand's iconic currency coins alongside the 1oz silver proof. Queen Elizabeth II - 90th Birthday Coin. Features the Duke and Duchess of York (later King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother) pictured holding their daughter, Princess Elizabeth (later Queen Elizabeth II) as she sleeps in a precious christening gown.

The photo has been printed using a minted photo image technique, replicating the photographic look from days gone by. The photograph is framed by beautiful, high-relief gold plating featuring New Zealand's pahutukawa flowers. The set also features proof versions of New Zealand? Each coin is specially dated 2016, making this set a unique collectable to mark the Queen? The coins represent Aotearoa New Zealand's unique culture, history and identity, and with just 1,000 sets available they won't last long.

The 10-cent coin is the lowest-denomination coin in New Zealand currency, and replaced the New Zealand shilling coin in 1967. As part of changes to New Zealand currency in 2006, the circulating coin became smaller and is now made of copper-plated steel.

The reverse features a koruru (carved mask) with heke (rafter) patterns. When introduced in 1967 the 20-cent piece replaced the New Zealand florin coin. Initially the coin featured a kiwi, but this was changed in 1990 to a carving of Pukaki, a well known chief of the Ngati Whakaue tribe. When the silver decimal currency was changed in 2006, the 20-cent piece was redesigned with a Spanish flower milling. The largest denomination of the original decimal coins, the 50-cent piece replaced the crown coin (five shillings) in 1967.

Since its conception, the 50-cent piece has featured the HMS. The New Zealand one-dollar coin was introduced in 1991 to replace the one- dollar note. The reverse features New Zealand's iconic kiwi surrounded by silver ferns. The kiwi was promoted from its position on the 20-cent coin to bring to life the well known term'Kiwi dollar'.

The two-dollar coin was introduced in 1991 when the two-dollar note was retired. The reverse features a kotuku (eastern great egret, or white heron), which is held in high regard in Maori culture. Kotuku are considered to embody rarity, grace and beauty and are considered inhabitants of the spirit world. Portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley, United Kingdom. Queen Elizabeth II as a baby with her parents the Duke and Duchess of York (later King George VI and Queen Elizabeth). 2,500 (1,500 individually and 1,000 as part of the 2016 New Zealand Proof Currency Set). Milled with a channel with ten raised beads. Eight alternate segments, four milled and four plain. New Zealand's national bird, the kiwi. The HMS Endeavour with Mount Taranaki (Egmont) in the distance. A carving of an 18th century M?

A Maori carved mask or'koruru' with M? This item is in the category "Coins & Paper Money\Coins: World\Australia & Oceania\New Zealand".

The seller is "silvergoldbullion" and is located in this country: NZ. This item can be shipped worldwide.

1. Circulated/Uncirculated: proof
2. Composition: Silver
3. Certification: nzpost
4. Denomination: Dollar
5. Grade: proof
6. Year: 2016