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

10 Dollars - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait - Māui and the First Dog II: Irawaru; 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#336843
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

The second coin in the 2-coin “Māui and the First Dog” (Māui rāua ko Irawaru) set, it depicts a forlorn Irawaru transformed into a dog, and his wife, Māui’s sister Hinauri, crying at the loss of her husband. 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 a modern interpretation of the legend of Māui and the first dog, Irawaru. The coin's design showcases the rich cultural heritage of New Zealand and is a beautiful representation of the country's history and traditions.

Price

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

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