{"product_id":"2026-nz-2-manuka-beetle-2oz-silver-proof-coin","title":"2026 NZ $1 Manuka Beetle 2oz Silver Proof Coin","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe story ends here - the final coin issue from NZ Post.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAs the last new coin design from NZ Post, this milestone piece represents the conclusion of NZ Post's long-standing role in issuing New Zealand commemorative coins. This exceptional rectangular coin celebrates a special example of Aotearoa New Zealand's unique native fauna, which has been a fixture of the coin programme.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAotearoa New Zealand is known to be home to more than 5,000 beetle species, most of which are endemic. It's estimated that the real number of local beetle species could be up to 10,000. The mānuka beetle (Pyronota festiva), known by Māori as kerewai, is an endemic scarab beetle. It is closely related to other beetles in the Scarabaeidae family that are found in other parts of the world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eA rectangular two ounce, 99.9% pure silver coin, the manuka beetle appears in high relief, with iridescent colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eLimited mintage of just 400 coins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease allow three weeks for delivery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"235\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"157\"\u003eMonetary Denomination:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"78\"\u003e$1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"157\"\u003eCountry:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"78\"\u003eNew Zealand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"157\"\u003eFineness (% purity):\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"78\"\u003e99.9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"157\"\u003eMetal:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"78\"\u003eSilver\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"157\"\u003eMinimum Gross Weight (g):\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"78\"\u003e62.2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"157\"\u003eMaximum Diameter (mm):\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"78\"\u003e38 x 55\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"157\"\u003eMaximum Mintage:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"78\"\u003e400\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"NZ Post","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42646142713902,"sku":"CU26FSPCN","price":575.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0009\/1707\/8060\/files\/1030_Manuka__18175.jpg?v=1787347436","url":"https:\/\/melbournecoinco.com\/products\/2026-nz-2-manuka-beetle-2oz-silver-proof-coin","provider":"Melbourne Coins \u0026 Collectables Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}