Numismatic
2025 New Zealand 1 oz Silver Proof Popoto Mangopare Shark
'Me mate ururoa, kei mate wheke – Die like a shark, not like an octopus' This is a proverb in common use by the indigenous Maori peoples of Aotearoa New Zealand. This coin has a mintage of only 1,000 worldwide.
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Coin highlights
- Contains 1 oz of .999 fine silver.
- Each coin comes in a box with a certificate of authenticity.
- Limited worldwide mintage of 1,000.
- Obverse: Displays the effigy of His Majesty King Charles III, "New Zealand" and the 2025 year-date.
- Reverse: Features a design by Dave Burke who illustrated the mangopare surrounded by mangopare kowhaiwhai patterns. The coin has a proof finish with selective colors evoking the habitat of the shark.
- Sovereign coin backed by the New Zealand government.
- This coin uses a design widely used across many different contexts and situations within te ao Maori (the Maori world) and te ao Whanui (wider population). Add this Silver Shark coin to your cart today! New Zealand PostAlong with the Reserve Bank of New Zealand, the New Zealand Post is the sole issue for all New Zealand legal tender coins. The mint does not produce coins, but sources out to some of the most recognized mints in the world.
Specifications
| Country | United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Year | 2025 |
| Grade | Proof |
| Legal-tender face value | 1 Dollar |
| Metal | Silver |
| Weight | 1.0000 troy oz |
| Purity | .999 |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
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