Silver Ounce 2019 Space Pioneers, Coin from New Zealand - detailed information

The obverse shows the crowned mature head of Queen Elizabeth II facing right (her effigy known as the "Fourth Portrait"). The Queen wears the "Girls of Great Britain and Ireland" diamond tiara, a wedding gift from Queen Mary (Her Majesty's grandmother) in 1947 - which she also has on the Machin and the Gottwald portraits.

In small letters below the head, the artist's initials IRB (for Ian Rank-Broadley).

Around the effigy is the monarch's legend and the date: NEW ZEALAND .999 Ag 1oz ELIZABETH II 2019.

The inscription indicates the precious metal content - ".999 Ag 1oz" means "one troy ounce of 99.9% silver"; Ag is abbreviated from Argentum, the Latin word for silver.

The reverse design depicts a view of the blue Earth as seen from behind the Moon. New Zealand is visible and above it hangs the Southern Cross, in a nod to the stars on New Zealand’s flag. The rim of the coin is designed to look like the inside of a rocket or space station window.

Around above, the inscription SPACE PIONEERS. Around below, the face value ONE DOLLAR.

The text on the rim of the coin, and the Southern Cross are mirrored; the Moon has a pitted 3D-like texture. The background is recessed to create a sense of depth.

Finish: proof, coloured.
Packaging: in round presentation tin, with Certificate of Authenticity.
NZ Post SKU: CU9ESPCN
Issue price: NZ$ 139.00