NEW ZEALAND SILVER COINS,2007 KIWI, PROOF 5 COINS Start Price USD 625.00 Current Price USD 625.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Monday, July 21, 2008 End Time Monday, July 28, 2008 Location Christchurch, default See more about 'NEW ZEALAND SILVER COINS,2007 KIWI, PROOF 5 COINS' Description proof  of 2007 The Great Spotted Kiwi or Roroa (Apteryx haastii) 5 COINSSCARCE ISSUED AROUND 1,301 PROOF WORLDWIDE This will be one to watch out for in future. The Great Spotted Kiwi or Roroa (Apteryx haastii) is a relatively common species of kiwi from the South Island of New Zealand. Unlike its smaller cousin, the Little Spotted Kiwi, the Roroa was able to elude predators. The great spotted kiwi is the largest kiwi both in weight (females about 3.3 kg. males about 2.4 kg) and height (45cm or 18in.) There are about 20,000 great spotted kiwis total, almost all in the more mountainous parts of northwest Nelson, the northern West Coast, and the Southern Alps. The kiwi featured on this coin is called Mohua and she is one of the kiwis protected by the New Zealand Conservation Trust in the South Island.Reverse the Little Spotted Kiwi. Intended mintage of 3,000, but it is estimated that only 1,301 pieces were issued .  Proof condition in attractive case with certificate  Place a Bid!