5 Dollars - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait; Chatham Island Taiko, Silver Proof)
Obverse
Fourth crowned portrait of Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara, legend around, date below.
Lettering: NEW ZEALAND ELIZABETH II IRB 2004
Reverse
Chatham Island Taiko resting on fern leaf, another one flying in the background.
Lettering: CHATHAM ISLAND TAIKO FIVE DOLLARS
Basic Information
Category
Coin
Ruler
Elizabeth II (Wikidata)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
medal
Demonetization
No
Face Value
5 Dollars (Numeric: 5)
Series
Native Birds Series
References
KM #133a
Physical Characteristics
Composition
Silver (.999)
Weight
27.22 g
Size
38.74 mm
Thickness
3 mm
Shape
Round
Technical Details
Obverse Lettering
NEW ZEALAND ELIZABETH II IRB 2004
Reverse Lettering
CHATHAM ISLAND TAIKO FIVE DOLLARS
Comments
This silver proof coin features the Chatham Island tāiko. It is a small seabird in the gadfly petrel genus, Pterodroma. Found exclusively on Chatham Island, New Zealand it is one of the rarest birds in the world, believed to be extinct for over 100 years before its rediscovery in the 1970s.
The coin was issued individually in capsule in a plush case. (1,300 copies)
It was also included in the 7 coin Proof Year Set. (1,750 copies)
A Copper-nickel version of the coin was issued. (See link)
It was also included in the 7 coin Proof Year Set. (1,750 copies)
A Copper-nickel version of the coin was issued. (See link) 
