Recent coin issues

Tāne Mahuta - February 2022

Māori myths and legends imbue all facets of life in Aotearoa New Zealand. Stories about Tāne Mahuta, the atua (god) of the forests and all who reside within them, are well known throughout Aotearoa. These coins depict the story of Tāne and how he acquired the three baskets of knowledge. In the story, Tāne was confronted by his jealous brother Whiro, the atua of darkness, and his underlings. Tāne had to best them to reach the 12th heaven, where he was escorted by attendants into the presence of Io-Matua, the Supreme God, and bestowed with the three baskets of knowledge. These coins have been designed by David Hakaraia, the designer of the NZ Post Māui coin series. One coin depicts the god Tāne Mahuta, who is embodied in the living world as a towering, sacred kauri tree. The second coin depicts poutama (the stairway to attainment of knowledge), the messengers of Io (the supreme spiritual power) and the three baskets of knowledge: Date of issue: February 2022 Designer: David Hakaraia, Wellington, New Zealand Mint: B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt GmbH Worldwide mintage: 150

2022 New Zealand Proof Currency Set - February 2022

Alongside two ½oz silver proof coins depicting the story of Tāne Mahuta and the baskets of knowledge, this set features proof versions of New Zealand’s circulating currency coins. Each coin is specially dated 2022. Collectively the coins feature many well-known New Zealand symbols such as the Māori carved mask, known as a ‘kōruru’ on the 10-cent coin, and HMS Endeavour, the ship of Captain James Cook, on the 50-cent coin. The silver coins in this set have been designed by David Hakaraia, the designer of the NZ Post Māui coin series. They portray the story of Tāne Mahuta, the god of forests and birds, who brought the baskets of knowledge to Earth. One coin depicts Tāne Mahuta, who is embodied in the living world as a towering, sacred kauri tree. The second coin depicts poutama (the stairway to attainment of knowledge), the messengers of Io (the supreme spiritual power) and the three baskets of knowledge. Date of issue: February 2022 Designer (proof coins): David Hakaraia, Wellington, New Zealand Mint (proof coins): B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt GmbH Worldwide mintage: 750 sets

2022 Limited Edition New Zealand Five-Coin Proof Set - February 2022

This limited-edition set features New Zealand’s iconic currency coins in magnificent proof quality. Each coin is specially dated 2022, and there are only 250 available worldwide. Date of issue: February 2022 Worldwide mintage: 250 sets For full technical details see collectables.nzpost.co.nz

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Also known as kiwi pukupuku, the little spotted kiwi is the smallest of five kiwi species. Despite their size, little spotted kiwi are fiercely territorial and will defend their turf, feathers flying, with their short and powerful legs and sharp claws. Their other distinguishing features include light-brown and grey plumage that is finely mottled or banded horizontally, and long white beaks. During the day these nocturnal birds rest in burrows or hollows. After nightfall they emerge to feed, ambling along and tapping the ground to find earthworms, larvae, spiders, beetles and occasional fallen leaves and fruit. Although the male parents stay with the nests until the chicks are mature enough to leave, chicks are never fed by their parents. Instead, they are nourished by the large yolk sacs from their eggs until they leave the burrows to feed at around one week old. Date of issue: February 2022 Designer: David Hakaraia, Wellington, New Zealand Mint: B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt GmbH Worldwide mintages: 1oz silver specimen coin: 5,000 1oz silver proof coin: 2,500 ¼oz gold proof coin: 500 1kg silver proof coin: 100

Discover New Zealand

This coin set features the three coins issued as part of the ‘Discover New Zealand’ series, a stream of commemorative coins showcasing New Zealand’s unique natural beauty. The coins in the series are united by a specially designed kaitiaki (guardian) that sits at the base of each coin. The kaitiaki not only acts as a unifying feature that acknowledges Māori as tangata whenua (the people of the land), but is a minder or caregiver, protecting the taonga (treasure) encapsulated by the coin. Date of issue: April 2022 Worldwide mintage: 1,000 of each coin, 207 sets available For full technical details see collectables.nzpost.co.nz

The vast majority of people cannot remember a time before Elizabeth II was our Queen. Her presence has been a continuous thread linking several generations. Queen Elizabeth II is renowned around the world for her dedication and devotion to the 15 nations she serves as sovereign. Her commitment to her role, her compassion for the people she meets and her professionalism in the work she does are all cornerstones of her character. For more than 70 years she has been a constant figure in the public lives of New Zealand, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the entire Commonwealth. Date of issue: February 2022 Designer: Sacha Lees, Wellington, New Zealand Mint: Royal Dutch Mint Worldwide mintages: 1oz silver proof coin: 1,000 5oz silver proof coin: 200 ¼oz gold proof coin: 500 1oz gold proof coin: 96 2oz gold proof coin: 96

2022 New Zealand Annual Coin: Archey’s Frog

New Zealand is home to many unique threatened species, including one of the world’s most endangered amphibians. A living fossil that has barely changed in 150 million years, Archey’s frog is New Zealand’s smallest native frog. One of four remaining native species of frog, it is the number one Evolutionarily Distinct and Globally Endangered species of any kind in the world. This special creature is being celebrated with the 2022 New Zealand Annual Coin. NZ Post has dedicated the 2022 New Zealand Annual Coin to the memory of Emeritus Professor Phil Bishop, a giant in the field of amphibian conservation who cast his expert eye over our artist’s impression of Archey’s frog. Date of issue: March 2022 Designer: Sacha Lees, Wellington, New Zealand Mint: B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt GmbH Worldwide mintage: 350

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