In 2019 the world celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Moon landing, offering New Zealand a chance to reflect on its own contributions to the space sciences. This stunning silver proof coin is a celebration of Kiwis’ place among the pioneers who have furthered our knowledge of the Universe
This 1oz silver proof coin depicts a view of Earth from behind the Moon. New Zealand is visible and above it hangs the Southern Cross, in a nod to the stars on New Zealand’s flag. The rim of the coin is designed to look like the inside of a rocket or space station window. The text on the rim of the coin and the Southern Cross is mirrored, and the Moon has a pitted 3D-like texture. The background is recessed to create a sense of depth.
Features:
- NZ Post is the official issuer of commemorative coins on behalf of the RBNZ
- Finished with a recessed background and finely detailed textures
- Released in 2019, the 50th anniversary of the historic Moon landing
- Each coin comes with a unique numbered certificate.
- Low worldwide mintage of 1,500 coins
Specifications:
- Denomination: $1 NZD
- Obverse Design: Portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley
- Reverse Design: Earth from behind the moon with the Southern Cross constellation
- Mint: B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt GmbH
- Mintage Limit: 1,500 (Worldwide)
- Composition: 0.999 silver
- Finish: Proof
- Edge: Milled
- Shape: Round
- Diameter: 40mm
- Weight: 1.oz
