2024 New Zealand .999 2 oz Silver Cave Taniwha Antique Coin

Te ao Māori (the Māori world) has many mythological references to supernatural entities and beings which dwell in te ao wairua (the spiritual realm). Taniwha feature prominently as powerful entities that can have both positive or a negative influence on people and environments. Although they are often depicted as fearsome in appearance, they can appear in many different forms.

KEY FEATURES:

• Celebrates the taniwha, a powerful supernatural legend unique to Aotearoa New Zealand
• Obverse features portrait of King Charles III by Stephen Fuller
• Each coin is minted from 2oz of 0.999 silver
• Antique finish with high relief and selective colour
• Presented in an elegant display case with a uniquely numbered certificate of authenticity
• Very low worldwide limited mintage of 250 coins.

DESIGN:

Designed by New Zealand artist Dave Burke, this 2oz silver coin is minted from 0.999 silver, with an antique finish, high relief, and colour printing depicting the mighty cave taniwha. Taniwha are also known to dwell in te ao kikokiko (the terrestrial realm) and there are many narratives speaking of them. These stories give names and locations of taniwha, and they also describe what form and appearance each taniwha assumes. There are also waiata (songs) and haka (dances) attributed to their taniwha. Taniwha in their earthly form are often elemental in apperance, such as wood, wind, water or stone. Whether celestial or terrestrial, taniwha are a special part of te ao Māori and the peoples of Aotearoa New Zealand.