2026 New Zealand Mint Taniwha 1oz Silver Proof 3-Coin Set
Te Ao Māori Collection | 3 × 1oz Silver Proof Coins | .999 Silver | Limited Edition 150 Sets
Celebrate the mystical legends of te ao Māori with this remarkable Taniwha 3-Coin Silver Proof Set from New Zealand Mint.
Inspired by the powerful supernatural beings of Māori mythology, this stunning collection honours the elemental taniwha said to dwell within the spiritual and terrestrial realms of Aotearoa New Zealand.
The set includes three beautifully coloured 1oz silver proof coins featuring the Cave Taniwha, Water Taniwha, and Forest Taniwha, each brought to life through the striking artwork of acclaimed New Zealand artist Dave Burke.
With only 150 complete sets available worldwide, this release is an exceptional tribute to Māori culture, mythology, and contemporary numismatic artistry.
Design Description
This stunning three-coin collection includes:
🐉 Cave Taniwha
🌊 Water Taniwha
🌲 Forest TaniwhaEach reverse features a vibrant colour illustration by artist Dave Burke, portraying the taniwha within their elemental environments.
The mirrored proof finish enhances the rich detail and dramatic presentation of each mythical creature.
The obverse of each coin features the portrait of His Majesty King Charles III by Stephen J Fuller.
✨ Key Features
🐉 Features Cave, Water & Forest Taniwha designs
🎨 Selective colour proof finish
🏛️ Official New Zealand legal tender
👑 King Charles III obverse by Stephen Fuller
🎨 Artwork by New Zealand artist Dave Burke
🌍 Limited to only 150 complete sets worldwide
📜 Individually numbered Certificate of Authenticity
🎁 Elegant presentation display case
📋 Specifications
| Year | 2026 |
| Mint | BH Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt GmbH |
| Issuer | New Zealand |
| Series | Taniwha |
| Included Coins | Cave Taniwha, Water Taniwha, Forest Taniwha |
| Metal | Silver |
| Purity | .999 |
| Weight | 3 × 1oz |
| Total Silver Weight | 3oz |
| Finish | Proof with Select Colour |
| Diameter | 40mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Edge Treatment | Milled |
| Obverse Designer | Stephen J Fuller |
| Reverse Designer | Dave Burke |
| Legal Tender | One New Zealand Dollar |
| Mintage | 750 per coin |
| Set Limit | 150 complete sets |
| Packaging | Elegant Display Case + Numbered COA |
| SKU | CG25NZTASSPF3ZBX01 |
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