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2 Dollars - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait - Kiwi, Silver Proof
| Issuer | Reserve Bank of New Zealand |
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| Year | 2021 |
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| Value | 2 Dollars |
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| Reverse description | A finely detailed high-relief depiction of a Brown Kiwi (Apteryx mantelli) nestled in a ground-level nest amid leaf litter, rendered in antiqued silver with naturalistic texture on the bird's plumage. Two eggs are visible beneath the bird's body, emphasizing the species' nesting behavior. Overarching the central design, vivid green-colored fern fronds extend across the upper field, providing a richly colored contrast to the antiqued silver ground. The denomination $2 appears within a circular cartouche at the right of the field. The legend BROWN KIWI - APTERYX MANTELLI is inscribed in the lower portion of the coin along the inner border. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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New Zealand's kiwi has appeared on circulation coinage since 1967, but the bird holds a peculiar numismatic position: it is almost never seen in the wild by most New Zealanders, yet it anchors the national monetary identity more firmly than any other native species. The antiqued finish on this issue mimics the toned surfaces of aged silver, a technique that has become increasingly common in Pacific mint output since roughly 2015 as collector fatigue with standard proof surfaces grew measurable in secondary market premiums.
At 62.207 grams, this is a two-troy-ounce strike — a format the RBNZ has leaned on for its premium annual wildlife releases.