2012 New Zealand $1 Hei Matau Pounamu Greenstone 1oz Silver Coin

Celebrate the rich heritage and spiritual artistry of New Zealand's indigenous culture with the 2012 $1 Hei Matau Māori Art Silver Coin. Masterfully struck in 1 troy ounce of 99.9% pure fine silver, this remarkable premium proof coin seamlessly blends elite legal tender numismatics with a genuine piece of natural New Zealand history.

The heart of this coin features an authentic piece of Pounamu (New Zealand Greenstone or Jade), hand-carved and inlaid directly into the coin's center in the traditional shape of a Hei Matau (stylized fish hook). To the Māori people, the Hei Matau represents strength, good fortune, safe travel over water, and a deep respect for the sea. Surrounding the greenstone inlay is an intricate, frosted border engraving of a traditional Koru pattern, signifying new life, growth, and peace. The obverse displays the classic portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley.

With a strictly capped global mintage of only 2,000 coins, this exquisite masterpiece is an absolute white whale for premium silver stackers, tribal art collectors, and world coin enthusiasts. Your coin arrives encapsulated and beautifully showcased in its original textured black presentation display box with an integrated satin lid ribbon, accompanied by its serialized card-style Certificate of Authenticity (COA) and protective outer sleeve.