1997 New Zealand $5 Saddleback CoinThe 1997 New Zealand $5 Saddleback coin commemorates the Teke, a native bird once near extinction and now thriving on protected island sanctuaries. As part of the WWF Conserving Nature series, the coin pairs a respectful homage to New Zealand's wildlife with Michael McHalick's detailed reverse design of the bird among native foliage. Obverse bears the monarch's effigy; reverse by Michael McHalick depicts the Saddleback perched among native flora. New

a die crack near the shoulder produces the characteristic torn robe error as a raised line across the bust

Size: 24 mm diameter

offered with an exceptionally low serial number AA 000125* and the H

00 grams Diameter: 40

ideal for collectors of Georgian-era coinage

8 g (approx)

Denomination: Dime

a solid collector grade for circulated silver coins

Country: Republic of Siena (Italian States)

It is struck in 50% silver

It makes a solid addition for collectors of British commemoratives or post-war coinage

making it attractive to date-and-type collectors