New Zealand Fern

Perhaps more than any other government issue, the New Zealand Fern captures the essence of government issued bullion. While other series minted by governments bear year dates or even change obverses from year to year, the Fern series from New Zealand is minted year after year without a date and the design does not change.  It is minted by the official mint of New Zealand, New Zealand Mint and contains 1 Oz of .999 Fine Silver.

Silver Bullion Mintages

Design

Obverse: The obverse depicts the island of New Zealand along with the four stars of the southern cross. The Maori name for New Zealand "AOTEAROA" is inscribed at the top. The weight, purity, and content of "1 OUNCE FINE SILVER .999" is located at the bottom. 

Reverse: The reverse displays a single fern frond, from the silver fern, a symbol of New Zealand's national identity. The issuing country "NEW ZEALAND" is inscribed at the top while "SILVER FERN" can be found at the bottom. The silver fern is flanked by a Maori designs. The mint mark "NZ" is located to the right underneath the fern.