50 Cents - Charles III Fuller Portrait - Cave Taniwha; Silver BU

Te ao Māori (the Māori world) has many mythological references to supernatural entities and beings which dwell in te ao wairua (the spiritual realm). Taniwha feature prominently as powerful entities that can have both positive or a negative influence on people and environments. Although they are often depicted as fearsome in appearance, they can appear in many different forms.

Highlights

• Celebrates the taniwha, a powerful supernatural legend unique to Aotearoa New Zealand
• Obverse features portrait of King Charles III by Stephen Fuller
• Each coin is minted from 1oz of 0.999 silver
• Brilliant uncirculated finish
• Available in rolls of 20 coins
• Worldwide limited mintage of 10,000 coins.

Design

This 1oz silver coin is minted from 0.999 silver and features a detailed illustration of the mighty cave taniwha by New Zealand artist Dave Burke. Taniwha are also known to dwell in te ao kikokiko (the terrestrial realm) and there are many narratives speaking of them. These stories give names and locations of taniwha, and they also describe what form and appearance each taniwha assumes. There are also waiata (songs) and haka (dances) attributed to their taniwha. Taniwha in their earthly form are often elemental in apperance, such as wood, wind, water or stone. Whether celestial or terrestrial, taniwha are a special part of te ao Māori and the peoples of Aotearoa New Zealand.