10 Dollars - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - Māui and the First Dog I: Māui / Gold) 2020 front 10 Dollars - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - Māui and the First Dog I: Māui / Gold) 2020 back
10 Dollars - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - Māui and the First Dog I: Māui / Gold) 2020 photo

10 Dollars - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait - Māui and the First Dog I: Māui / Gold

2020 year
Gold (.9999) 15.5517 g 30 mm
Description
Issuer
New Zealand
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2020
Value
10 Dollars 10 NZD = USD 6.16
Currency
Dollar (1967-date)
Composition
Gold (.9999)
Weight
15.5517 g
Diameter
30 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#336842
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

The first coin in the 2-coin “Māui and the First Dog” (Māui rāua ko Irawaru) set, it depicts an enraged Māui using his divine powers to transform his brother-in-law into a beast—the first dog of New Zealand. Embellished with koru designs.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
TIKAU TĀRA
TEN DOLLARS

Designer: Dave Hakaraia

Edge

Milled

Comment

Part of the Māori Legends series and one of two coins in the Māui rāua ko Irawaru ("Māui and the First Dog”) Set.
Also issued in silver.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that combines traditional Maori artwork with modern technology. The coin's reverse side depicts a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, while the obverse side features an image of Maui, a legendary Maori figure, and his dog. The design was created by renowned Maori artist, Dave Hakaraia, and was produced using advanced technology to create a high-relief, 3D-like effect. This coin is truly a work of art that celebrates the rich culture and history of New Zealand.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2020  150 - - - - - -

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