1oz Silver Ferns Rounds

This 1 oz Silver Fern Round is among the rarer bullion pieces produced by the prestigious New Zealand Mint, based in Auckland. It was released prior to the mint’s acclaimed Silver Taku/Hawksbill Turtle series and has since become one of the precious metal industry’s more sought after collectibles. Each piece weighs 1 troy oz and possesses a silver fineness of .999. It measures 40.6 mm in diameter and 2.98 mm in width.

All rounds are ready to ship in newly minted condition and will arrive in a single coin flip or their original tubes of 20 for protective purposes. Please be advised that while this round may resemble many of the other coins produced by the New Zealand Mint, it is not an actual piece of currency and carries no legally tender face value.

The design of this round serves as a tribute to the culture and heritage of New Zealand. Gracing the front of the round is a leaf from the nation’s most prolific plants, the fern. From the details of its pinnules to the graduated shape of its blades, viewers are certain to appreciate the intricate rendering of this iconic piece of foliage. Serving as an arched heading above and beneath the fern are the nation’s name and plant’s title, respectively. Also bordering the leaf are a series of Maori-inspired flourishes. (The Maori were the original natives of New Zealand.)

The reverse side of the round depicts New Zealand itself with an aerial view of the nation. It also features the four stars of the Southern Cross, a constellation that can be easily viewed from this part of the world. Engraved at the top of the coin is the Maori word “Aotearoa,” which means “land of the long white clouds.” This was how the indigenous natives often referred to their homeland. Lastly, inscribed at the bottom of the reverse side of the round are its weight and purity.