Coin Unboxing #6: 1/4oz Gold 2014 Feng Shui Koi Proof Coin
1/4oz Gold 2014 Feng Shui Koi Proof Coin
16-Feb-2018
by STRENUE DIGITAL (41)
RED FISH
Today's coin unboxing #6, features the 1/4oz Gold 2014 Feng Shui Koi proof coin struck by the New Zealand Mint. The coin is issued as legal tender under the authority of Niue with a denomination of twenty five dollars. This coin has an extremely limited mintage of just 888 coin sets. The coin number of this coin is 174.
As I am a member of the https://silverstackers.com/ forum I get to meet some incredible Australian and New Zealand stackers. I met a first class stacker from New Zealand who was also a distributor for the New Zealand Mint. This is why I was so fortunate to get my hands on this amazing gold coin with such a limited mintage of only 888 coin sets.
The issue price of this coin on the New Zealand Mint website was US$550.00. Currently on eBay there are a couple listings for this coin, the prices range on eBay from US$785 - US$875.00. There are no recent 'sold listings' for this coin on eBay.
Coin Details:
| Mint/Brand: | The New Zealand Mint |
|---|---|
| Gold Content: | 1/4 Troy Ounce |
| Purity: | .9999 Fine Gold |
| Denomination: | $25 (Niue) |
| Year of Issue: | 2014 |
| Diameter: | 22.0mm |
| Edge: | Milled |
| Mintage: | 888 |
| Coin Number: | 174 |
The Box
The outer box is red with gold writing. The words 'FENG SHUI KOI' appear on the top of the box, the words '1/4oz GOLD COLLECTIBLE COIN' appear in smaller writing on the box.
Coin Certificate
The accompanying coin certificate reads:
In Chinese tradition, Koi are symbolic of unity and fidelity as they are known to swim together in pairs. Due to this, they are often given as wedding gifts in the form of charms and figurines. Koi are also seen as an auspicious sign of abundance, wealth, and of a perfect union between partners.
They have been known to represent fertility, due to their ability to reproduce in great numbers. The symbology of the Koi is closely associated with the energy and flow of water, the mysterious giver of life, health, and nourishment.
Display Case
The gold proof coin is housed in a custom made high quality wooden display case.
Design
Reverse of Coin
The reverse of the coin depicts a finely engraved image of two Koi set against a polished proof finish background bordered with Cherry Blossoms. The design includes an inscription of Chinese writing and '1/4 OZ 9999 FINE GOLD.
Obverse of Coin
The obverse of the coin portrays the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the denomination of Niue 25 Dollars and the year 2014.
Up Close of Coin
I thought I needed to include a nice zoomed in close up of this magnificent coin and its intricate design.
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- Coin Unboxing #3: 2oz Silver Coin Gods of Olympus - Poseidon
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That's a really pretty coin right there. Nice pickup!!
Thanks @bmj. I really do enjoy looking at this one. It has such a nice quality proof finish and the actual deisgn is just so intricate. I was luck to get my hands on this one.
FENG SHUI GOLD COINS - NEW ZEALAND MINT
For all the coin collectors out there who would like to read more about the FENG SHUI COINS commissioned by the New Zealand Mint, I have created a table below that lists all of the coins in the series that have already been issued.
Some of the designs like the KOI GOLD COIN have sold out, but some of the other designs still appear to be available.
In the table I have provided links back to the New Zealand Mint web page for each of these coins for you to have a read about.
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