Kiwi 1/4 oz Gold 2014 Proof

Kiwi 1/4 Ounce Gold 2014 Proof is a collectible gold coin with a face value of 10 New Zealand dollars, struck to the high Proof minting standard and dedicated to the most recognizable symbol of New Zealand’s fauna—the kiwi bird. The quarter-ounce weight, combined with the highest-purity precious metal, makes this issue particularly attractive both to lovers of nature themes and to collectors of coins featuring the Queen.

This listing is for the coin housed in a protective capsule, with a certificate of authenticity included, without a case.

The coin presents the combination typical of New Zealand issues: natural motifs with elements of Māori art, making it an interesting example of local mint design from the early second decade of the 21st century. The use of a Proof strike highlights the contrast between the mirror-like field and the matte relief, bringing out the wealth of detail in both the depiction of the kiwi bird and the mountain landscape. For the collector, this means a piece of elevated production standard that displays well alongside other New Zealand gold issues.

Obverse features a profile effigy of Queen Elizabeth II wearing a crown, surrounded by the legend with the country name "NEW ZEALAND", the monarch’s name, and the date "2014" at the bottom, in accordance with the official monetary iconography used at the time.

Reverse shows a kiwi bird walking in the foreground, against a stylized landscape with Mitre Peak, vegetation, and decorative graphic motifs; the denomination "$10" is placed in the lower part of the field, completing the composition.

The photo shown is for illustrative purposes. The actual specimen may differ slightly in surface tone, minor scratches on the capsule, or other details that do not affect the coin’s parameters.