Te ao Māori (the Māori world) has many mythological references to supernatural entities and beings which dwell in te ao wairua (the spiritual realm). Taniwha feature prominently as powerful entities that can have both positive or a negative influence on people and environments. Although they are often depicted as fearsome in appearance, they can appear in many different forms.                  

HIGHLIGHTS                 

• Celebrates the taniwha, a powerful supernatural legend unique to Aotearoa New Zealand
• Three-coin set includes the Cave Taniwha, Water Taniwha and Forest Taniwha 1oz silver proof coins
• Obverse features portrait of King Charles III by Stephen Fuller
• Each coin is minted from 1oz of 0.999 silver
• Presented in an elegant display case with a uniquely numbered certificate of authenticity
• Each coin has a low worldwide limited mintage of 750
• A limit of 150 sets available.

DESIGN        

Taniwha are also known to dwell in te ao kikokiko (the terrestrial realm) and there are many narratives speaking of them. These stories give names and locations of taniwha, and they also describe what form and appearance each taniwha assumes. There are also waiata (songs) and haka (dances) attributed to their taniwha. Taniwha in their earthly form are often elemental in apperance, such as wood, wind, water or stone. Whether celestial or terrestrial, taniwha are a special part of te ao Māori and the peoples of Aotearoa New Zealand.

Each of these 1oz silver proof coins are minted from 0.999 silver, with a mirrored proof finish and a colour illustration of cave, water and forest taniwha by New Zealand artist Dave Burke.

SPECIFICATIONS                                                                                                              

• Metal: 0.999 Silver
• Finish: Proof with Select Colour
• Weight: 1oz (per coin)
• Diameter: 40mm (per coin)
• Denomination: One New Zealand Dollar
• Reverse Design: Cave Taniwha, Water Taniwha and Forest Taniwha

The Taniwha Silver Proof Coin Set limited mintage of 150 sets.