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Welcome to this listing by Silver Gold Bullion. We are also members of the New Zealand Numismatic Dealers Association (NZNDA) our details can be found in The John Bertrand New Zealand Coin & Banknote Catalogue RRP was $149 before sold out by the mint A classic structure, Tiritiri Matangi is the oldest lighthouse in New Zealand to still be in operation. This stunning 1oz silver proof coin shows the lighthouse guiding a sailboat towards Auckland Harbour. Its light beam is made with ultra violet ink, visible only under black light. Highlights Features New Zealand's oldest operational lighthouse Minted from 0.999 silver Low worldwide mintage of 1,500 coins Includes innovative ultra violet ink effect with black light in packaging. Design New Zealand's oldest operational lighthouse is a well-recognised landmark. Here, the enduring Tiritiri Matangi breaks from its frame to sit near the edge of the coin as if coming out to meet you. The blue light beam is made of UV ink that glows under black light. By day it is hidden and the lighthouse appears in a solid silver coin, and in the dark with the UV light embedded in the coin box, the light beam shines brightly over its harbour setting and illuminates a yacht from the nearby City of Sails, Auckland. The ocean background is made from original koru-like motifs to connect the coin distinctly to New Zealand, and symbolise the churning sea. Denomination: One New Zealand dollar Finish: Proof with UV ink Composition: 0.999 silver Weight: 1oz Diameter: 40mm Edge treatment: Milled Obverse design: Portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley, United Kingdom Shape: Round Reverse design: Tiritiri Matangi lighthouse Designed by: Hannah Fortune, New Zealand Post, Wellington, New Zealand Worldwide mintage limit: 1,500 Mint: Royal Dutch Mint