Wh i t e Ra b b i t - Al i c e i n Wo n d e r l a n d
Lu n a r An i m a l Co i n Se r i e s
NEW ZEALAND MINT | P 64 9 377 6837 | F 64 9 377 6836 | WWW .NEWZEALANDMINT.COM
Year of the Tiger | 1oz Gold Gilded Silver Coin.
YearF ollofowing the the Rabbit1oz 2009 success Coloured of the Year of the Proof Ox, the Silver new addition Coin to the “Lucky Blessings Gold Ingot” series is the 2010 Year of the Tiger. This coin is
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WhiteRe vRabbiterse Design.
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Reverse Design
A full colour image of the white rabbit created from the orginal illustrations in the Alice in Wonderland book. Sorrounded by an engraved clock which goes backwards as time goes back in wonderland.
Obverse Design
The Raphael Maklouf effigy of Her Majesty the Queen Elizabeth II sovereign of the commonwealth of the Pitcairn Islands.
Wh i t e Ra b b i t - Al i c e i n Wo n d e r l a n d
Lu n a r An i m a l Co i n Se r i e s
NEW ZEALAND MINT | P 64 9 377 6837 | F 64 9 377 6836 | WWW .NEWZEALANDMINT.COM
Year of the Tiger | 1oz Gold Gilded Silver Coin.
Following the 2009 success of the Year of the Ox, the new addition to the Specifications“Lucky Blessings Gold Ingot” series is the 2010 Year of the Tiger. This coin is presented in an ancient Chinese gold ingot shaped box symbolizing wealth
Metaland prosperity. .999 Silver Finish Proof WeightKey Selling Points.1 troy oz Diameter• Pure 99.9% silver with40.7mm selective gold gilding. Edge• Limited to 20,000 coinsMilled only. Denomination• Unique ancient ChineseNZ$2 Gold Ingot packaging. Actual Size Country• Perfect of Issueas a gift for yourselfPitcairn or Island loved ones – full of blessings Year(Good of Issue Lu ck; Prosperity;2011 Longevity and Happiness). Mintage 15,000 Reverse Design.
A tiger climbing uphill, signifying positive progress and development. Pine trees which are evergreen represent strong life and longevity.
Obverse Design.
The Raphael Maklouf effigy of White Rabbit Replica Clock display case Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II sovereign of the Commonwealth and Niue.