1 Dollar - Charles III 1st Portrait - Wairarapa Dark Sky Reserve; 0.5oz Silver Proof
2024 year| Silver (.999) | 15.55175 g | 30 mm |
| Location | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Issuing institution | New Zealand Post |
| King | Charles III (2022-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2024 |
| Value | 1 Dollar 1 NZD = USD 0.62 |
| Currency | Dollar (1967-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 15.55175 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Coloured, Milled |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#433244 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Glow in the dark depiction of the Wairarapa Dark Sky Reserve
Script: Latin
Lettering: WAIRARAPA DARK SKY RESERVE + ONE DOLLAR
Designer: Helen Perkins
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The dramatic night skies of Aotearoa, New Zealand are sought out and internationally celebrated for their pristine celestial displays, with locations across the country now firm astronomy-tourism destinations and more areas officially recognised by the International Dark-Sky Association.
Alongside a set of proof currency coins, the silver coin set celebrates the beautiful vistas of deep dark and light in the southern skies, protected and enjoyed by many in Aotearoa, New Zealand.
Highlights
- Proof currency set featuring two complementary silver coins showing contrasting night skies
- The obverse of the circulating and silver coins features the Commonwealth effigy designed for the Royal Mint by Dan Thorne
- Each silver coin is minted from 1/2oz of 0.999 silver
- Silver coins designed by Helen Perkins, NZ Post, Wellington, New Zealand
- Low worldwide limited mintage of 750 sets.
Design
Dark Sky
In January 2023, the Wairarapa Dark Sky Association successfully achieved its long-held goal of being granted certification for a new International Dark Sky Reserve in the Wairarapa region of the North Island. Covering 3,665 square kilometres of land, the new reserve is now protected for people to enjoy and learn about the night skies. This coin features a stunning image of the starry night sky that’s possible to see thanks to the reserve.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the coin is that it is made of .999 silver, which means it is 99.9% pure silver. This makes it a valuable and highly sought-after collector's item for numismatists and coin enthusiasts.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 750 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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