Obverse: Features a right-facing portrait of Queen Elizabeth II wearing a crown. Surrounding inscription reads “NEW ZEALAND ELIZABETH II”, with the year “2006” below. The designer’s initials “IRB” appear beneath the neck.
Reverse: Depicts one of New Zealand’s national symbols – the kiwi bird, standing on the ground among vegetation. Above it are fern leaves, another important national emblem. To the right is the denomination “$1”, and below the inscription “NORTH ISLAND BROWN KIWI”.
About the coin: This is a 2006 1 oz silver coin dedicated to one of New Zealand’s national symbols – the North Island brown kiwi (Apteryx mantelli). The coin is issued by New Zealand and is typically struck in high purity silver (.999). The kiwi is a flightless, nocturnal bird and an important symbol of national identity. This coin series is popular among collectors due to its detailed design and annually changing kiwi depictions.
