5 Dollars - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait; Giant Kokopu, 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 2003
Reverse
Giant Kokopu left, denomination above, legend below.
Lettering: FIVE DOLLARS GIANT KOKOPU
Basic Information
Category
Coin
Ruler
Elizabeth II (Wikidata)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
medal
Demonetization
No
Face Value
5 Dollars (Numeric: 5)
Series
New Zealand Fauna Series
References
KM #132a
Physical Characteristics
Composition
Gold (.999) plated silver (.999)
Weight
28.28 g
Size
38.61 mm
Thickness
3 mm
Shape
Round
Technical Details
Obverse Lettering
NEW ZEALAND ELIZABETH II IRB 2003
Reverse Lettering
FIVE DOLLARS GIANT KOKOPU
Comments
This Fine Silver Proof coin features the Giant Kōkopu which is a threatened species of ray-finned fish in the genus Galaxias, found only in New Zealand. It can reach up to 58 cm in length and 2.7 kg in weight, making it the largest species in the family Galaxiidae.
The coin was issued with selective gold plating individually in a capsule in a plush case. (3,000 copies)
It was also included in the 7 coin Proof Year Set without the gold plating . (1,496 copies)
A Copper-nickel version of the coin was issued. (See link)
It was also included in the 7 coin Proof Year Set without the gold plating . (1,496 copies)
A Copper-nickel version of the coin was issued. (See link) 
