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Birds of New Zealand - Silver Coin Collection

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BIRDS OF NEW ZEALAND SERIESNEW ZEALAND PIGEON SILVER COINNamed kereru by the Maoris, or kuku because of the soft cooing sounds it makes during nesting, the New Zealand pigeon is found in dense areas of native bush and has adapted itself to exotic forests. It is the most charac-teristic bird of New Zealand’s native forests, and is recognised as one of the world’s most beautiful pigeons. YELOW-CRESTED PARAKEET SILVER COINThe Yellow-crowned Parakeet is indigenous to both the North and South Islands of New Zealand. The Yellow-crowned Parakeet loves tutu berries, wild dock seeds, tender shoots, and fruit. During the latter part of the last century, countless thousands of these pretty birds descended like locusts on orchards and gardens in the South Island, doing irreparable damage, and in turn being themselves destroyed by the irate farmers.TUI SILVER COINPrimarily a forest-dweller, the Tui is distributed throughout New Zealand except the far north of the North Island, where sightings are reported to be rare. An inveterate nectar-and fruiteater, this handsome bird makes its way down to the coasts and habitated areas during spring and early summer in search of rata and pohutukawa blooms, puriri berries and flowers, flowering flax, and other fruit or nectar-bearing flora. BELLBIRD SILVER COINThe Bellbird is found in the bush, notably in exotic pine plantations, but in the South Island particularly is often observed feeding on fruits and nectar in gardens and orchards. Most notable characteristic is its ability as a singer-sweet, liquid notes that chime like so many small bells. most nesting is high up in the fork of a tree. The structures are usually cuplike and deep, and consist of twigs, leaves and grasses. The average clutch is three pinkish eggs, flecked with brown or dark red spots.ObverseThe obverse of the coin features the Raphael Maklouf effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, sovereign of the Commonwealth and the Cook Islands.These .999 pure silver coins with colour have been minted under the authority of the Government of the Cook Islands. The coins have a legal tender denomination of $2 and mintage of these silver coins have been limited to 8000 coins worldwide.CertificateEach pure silver New Zealand Coin in the Birds of New Zealand Series comes with a Certificate of Authenticity.The words refer to the legal tender value, the year of issue, silver weight of 1 ounce.Metal content .999 silverDiameter 40.5mmQuality ProofHave a look at the other COLLECTIBLE COINS such as the NARNIA MOVIE CHARACTER COIN SET. Have a browse through all PRODUCTS FROM NEW ZEALAND. Enjoy your shopping with us.

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USD$185.60