HMS Achilles

2014 marks the 75th anniversary of the beginning of World War II and the Battle of the River Plate and Zealand is commemorating with this special coin issue.

Issued to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Battle of the River Plate, this highly collectable coin depicts the HMS Achilles returning home to an excited crowd in Auckland. To achieve the clearest possible image, the crowd is printed with the minted photo image technique, and the official badge of the HMS Achilles also appears on the coin in full colour. With only 1,500 coins available individually, this coin is sure to be a great addition to any war numismatic collection. Denomination: One New Zealand dollar Finish: Proof with selective colour Composition: 0.999 silver Weight: 1 troy oz Diameter: 38.70mm Edge treatment: Milled Shape: Round Obverse design: Portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley, United Kingdom Reverse design: HMS Achilles Mint: Royal Dutch Mint Worldwide mintage limit: 2,500 (1,500 available individually and 1,000 as pert of the 2014 New Zealand Proof Currency Set)