5 oz Silver Coin - Kiwi - 2026
### Kiwi - 2026 5 Oz Silver - Proof - 5 Ounces of 99.9% Silver - **With zirconia gemstone setting** - Limited Mintage only 250 pieces - With numbered Certificate of Authenticity - Delivery in original Box The 2026 **Kiwi coin** was struck by the **New Zealand Post** from **5 ounces of 99.9% silver in proof quality**. The coin was designed by Māori artist Shane Hansen and features a brown kiwi from the North Island calling out at night, with Marama (the moon) above it. The kiwi's eye has been specially embellished with a **zirconia gemstone**. 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", ".999 Ag 5oz", "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 5 Oz silver proof coin** is limited to 250 pieces worldwide. The coin is delivered in the original box including a numbered certificate of the New Zealand Post.