2013 New Zealand 1 oz .9999 Silver Short Tailed-Bat Proof Coin

Made from 1oz pure silver, this stunning legal tender silver proof coin highlights the special attributes of the short-tailed bat.

KEY FEATURES:

• Features the lesser short-tailed bat (Mystacina tuberculata)
• Minted from 0.999 silver
• The only $5 New Zealand commemorative coin issued annually
• Worldwide mintage of 2,000.

DESIGN:

The design of the coin includes the unique bat using its folded wings to walk along the forest floor. It is beautifully framed within a circle that represents the moon (highlighting the nocturnal nature of the bat). The upper part of the coin features the bat in flight alongside New Zealand native ferns, and both the common and scientific names of the species are also included in the design – making it an extra-special coin to treasure. Made from 1oz pure silver, this legal tender coin is the only $5 silver proof commemorative coin to be issued annually. Featuring the short-tailed bat in three dimensions with an array of polishing effects, this coin has incredible depth and definition.