2012 1oz Silver NZ Fairy Tern Proof Coin

The silver proof coin is the epitome of elegance and craftsmanship featuring the New Zealand fairy tern in three-dimensional glory.

KEY FEATURES:

• Struck from 0.999 silver in proof quality
• Featuring the New Zealand fairy tern in three-dimensional glory
• Worldwide mintage of 4,000.

DESIGN:

The $5 proof coin has been struck from 0.999 silver. The coin features the New Zealand fairy tern in three-dimensional glory, both as a bird in flight and in its natural nesting habitat. The mother and chicks are depicted in an egg-shaped vignette to reinforce the importance of every egg to the species survival, as it strives to overcome the everyday threats to its existence.