1 Dollar -Elizabeth II 4th portrait - Tangaroa, Guardian of the Ocean

€364,967.00
IssuerNew Zealand
Year2021
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value1 Dollar
CurrencyDollar (1967-date)
CompositionSilver (.999)
Weight31.1035 g
Dimensions40 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled, Coloured
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
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Obverse descriptionFourth crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, legend around, date below.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringNEW ZEALAND .999 Ag 1oz ELIZABETH II 2021 IRB
Reverse descriptionThe Māori deity Tangaroa (guardian of the oceans and waters) is depicted in the style of a traditional pūhoro design. Tangaroa is surrounded by waves in the four cardinal directions, with various sea creatures within the waves; this refers to Tangaroa`s ability to control the tides and waves and replicate the effect created when a canoe travels on water.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringONE DOLLAR - KOTAHI TARA TANGAROA - GUARDIAN OF THE OCEAN
(Translation: Kohati tara is `One dollar` in Māori.)
EdgeReeded
Mint
Mintage2021  - BU - 400
Catalog ID1574228250
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