1/4 oz Gold Coin - Kiwi - 2026
### Kiwi - 2026 1/4 Oz Gold - Proof - 99.99% pure Gold - Limited Mintage only 500 pieces - With numbered Certificate of Authenticity - Delivery in original Box The 2026 **Kiwi coin** was struck by the **New Zealand Post** from a 1/4 ounce of 99.99% pure gold in proof quality. The coin was designed by Māori artist Shane Hansen and is characterized by a mirror-smooth surface and detailed engravings. It features a brown kiwi from the North Island calling out at night, with Marama (the moon) above it. As a tribute to the ongoing recovery of the bird population, the artist was inspired by the sounds of kiwis near his home. The design also includes the inscription "TE KIWI NUI" and the denomination. The reverse features the portrait of King Charles III with the inscriptions "NEW ZEALAND", ".9999 Au 0.25oz", "CHARLES III" and "2026". The kiwi is a flightless bird found exclusively in New Zealand. With its long beak, which has nostrils at the tip, it searches for insects and worms in the ground - a unique feature among birds. Kiwis are nocturnal, have dense, hair-like plumage, and lay eggs that are exceptionally large in relation to their body size. Due to habitat loss and introduced predators, many kiwi species are considered endangered. The kiwi is widely regarded as a very important cultural symbol for New Zealand. The **Kiwi 1/4 Oz gold proof coin** is **limited to 500 pieces worldwide**. The coin is delivered in the original box including a numbered certificate of authenticity from the New Zealand Post.