10 Dollars - Charles III Fuller Portrait - Cave Taniwha; Gold Proof
2024 year| Gold (.9999) | 31.1035 g | 40 mm |
| Location | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Issuing institution | New Zealand Post |
| King | Charles III (2022-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2024 |
| Value | 10 Dollars 10 NZD = USD 6.16 |
| Currency | Dollar (1967-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9999) |
| Weight | 31.1035 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#434763 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cave Taniwha
Script: Latin
Lettering: TANIWHA · TEN DOLLARS
Edge
Reeded
Comment
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.
Highlights
- 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 1oz of 0.9999 gold
- Presented in an elegant display case with a uniquely numbered certificate of authenticity
- Extremely low worldwide limited mintage of 75 coins.
Design
This 1oz silver proof coin is minted from 0.999 silver, with a mirrored proof finish and a colour illustration of the mighty cave taniwha by New Zealand artist Dave Burke. 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.
Interesting fact
The 2024 $10 Gold Proof Charles III coin features a unique design element: the Cave Taniwha, a mythical creature from Māori culture. This is the first time a Taniwha has been featured on a coin, making it a distinctive and fascinating collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 75 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Dollars - Charles III (Fuller Portrait - Cave Taniwha; Gold Proof) 2024 coin.
