New precious metal products

NZ Road Signs silver proof medallions

New Zealand Post’s first-ever silver proof medallions celebrate the quirky and iconic road signs of Aotearoa. Premiering New Zealand Post’s own unique obverse design, these 0.999 silver limited-edition medallions were the first product in a new line of silver proof commemorative collectables.

Each of these ½oz silver proof medallions is an homage to one of New Zealand’s unique road signs, with distinctive yellow diamonds brought to life by a photographic image of a bird. The kiwi is a New Zealand icon - recognised worldwide for its distinctive shape, long beak and lack of conspicuous wings. Lesser known internationally but often seen by New Zealand’s roadsides, the pūkeko’s distinctive silhouette features on signs in parts of the North Island and on the west coast of the South Island. Little penguin signs are dotted along most of New Zealand’s coastline.

Date of issue: June 2020 Designer: Nicky Dyer, Wellington, New Zealand Mint: The Commonwealth Mint Worldwide mintage: 300

Ross Dependency 2020 silver proof medallion

The spectacular Aurora Australis, the southern lights, can be seen throughout the four-month winter night in Antarctica, and is celebrated here with a first-time 0.999 silver medallion.

The reverse of this medallion features a stunning image captured by Scott Base electrician Jonny Harrison. The tractor in the foreground is captured in 3D relief, with the sky above semi-frosted and colour printed. The metal shines through the ink to evoke the shimmering effects of the lights in the night sky. The obverse features the elegant logo of Antarctica New Zealand, with the outer ring mirrored, and with raised, semi-frosted text.

Date of issue: June 2020 Designer: Nicky Dyer, Wellington, New Zealand Mint: Sunshine Mint Inc, USA Worldwide mintage: 500

Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games silver ingot

New Zealand’s Olympic history began in earnest in 1908, at the London Games, when the New Zealand athletes were part of an Australasian team. However, 2020 marks a century since the first New Zealand Team wore the fern at the Olympic Games in Antwerp, Belgium in 1920. This stunning, officially licensed ingot features the New Zealand Team’s rallying cry ‘Earn the Fern’ in katakana and the New Zealand Olympic Team’s logo on the reverse, and the metal quantity and New Zealand Post logo on the obverse.

Date of issue: June 2020 Designer: Nicky Dyer, Wellington, New Zealand Mint: Sunshine Mint Inc, USA Worldwide mintage: 1,000