New Zealand - Silver Fern - BU (1oz Silver)
- Country: New Zealand
- Queen: Elizabeth II (1952-Date)
- Type: Silver Bullion
- Mint: New Zealand Mint - Auckland
- Composition: .999 Silver
- Diameter: 40.6mm
- Weight: 31.1g
- Edge: Milled
- Obverse: A Silver Fern, country above
- Reverse: Map of New Zealand and the stars of the Southern Cross
The silver fern has been accepted as a symbol of New Zealand’s national identity since the 1880s. To Maori, the elegant shape of the fronds stood for strength, stubborn resistance, and enduring power. To Pakeha (New Zealanders of non-Maori descent), the fern symbolised their sense of attachment to their homeland.
Although they are called ‘silver ferns’, the undersides of the fronds are usually white; only in some northern populations are they actually 'silver'. The undersides reflect moonlight, making them useful aids to navigating bush pathways at night.
The silver fern is endemic to New Zealand, occurring naturally nowhere else in the world!
*Coin condition is based on our professional opinion. Pictures are representative of the coin that you will receive, actual coin may differ slightly, and serial numbers may vary*
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