Catalogue
Norman Eric Kirk, 1923-1974, struck in gold (18ct, 29.5g), silver, copper and aluminium, all (35mm) (M&P.1974/10). The first two toned, virtually uncirculated, the first rare and illustrated. (4)
Estimate $3,000
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Napier Centennial, 1874-1974, struck in gold (18ct, 29.0g, 36mm), no maker (M&P.1974/14). Uncirculated.
Estimate $2,500
SOLD $1,700
Woodville Centenary, 1875-1975, struck in gold (18ct, estimated weight 22g, 35mm), no maker (Hawkins Enterprises) (M&P.1975/1), in a hardboard container (PNC), with special postmark dated 10 Mar 1975 (No.289 of 800). Uncirculated and very rare.
Estimate $2,000
SOLD $1,200
Philippines, Visit of the Prime Minister of New Zealand (Robert D.Muldoon), 1980, struck in oxidised silver plate (80mm), by "El Oro" per J.J.Tupaz Jr (M&P.1980/5). Uncirculated and extremely rare, in a fitted wooden case of issue.
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $1,200
Tauranga City Centennial, 1982, struck in silver (41.7mm), no maker (H.K.Graham Ltd, Tauranga), milled edge and plain edge (M&P.1982/2). Uncirculated and extremely rare, both in original cases, one set in an official printed card, the first illustrated. (2)
Estimate $600
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Richard Pearse, 80th Anniversary Of World 1st Powered Flight, 1982, struck in gold (probably 24ct, 63.0g, 38mm), no maker (Auckland Coin & Bullion Exchange) (M&P.1982/7). Encapsulated, proof-like uncirculated and very rare.
Estimate $7,500
SOLD $4,500
New Zealand, Twenty Dollars, unofficial issue for XXIII Olympiad, Los Angeles, 1984, struck in gold (22ct, 29.9g, 38mm), no maker (struck by Auckland Coin & Bullion Exchange) (M&P.1984/2). Proof-like uncirculated, in official case of issue with certificate No 020/500.
Estimate $3,500
SOLD $2,200
State Visit of the President of the Italian Republic to New Zealand, 1988, struck in silver (56mm), by Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato, Italy (M&P.-). Uncirculated, in official box of issue.
Estimate $500
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State Visit of the President of the Italian Republic to New Zealand, 1988, struck in silver (56mm), by Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato, Italy (M&P.-). Uncirculated, in official box of issue.
Estimate $500
SOLD $550
Waihi and Commemorative Medallion Series, by Robert (Bob) Gillam, as per MacMaster & Purdy numbers (M&P.1989-90/GIL/1 copper [illustrated], /2 copper [illustrated], 1990/GIL/4 aluminium gilt, /5 copper [illustrated], /6 aluminium gilt, /18 aluminium gilt [illustrated], /19 copper, /22 copper [illustrated], /24 copper [illustrated], /25 [illustrated], /26 copper [illustrated], /28 copper [illustrated], /29 copper [illustrated], /30 (2) copper [one illustrated], /35 (2) copper & aluminium gilt, /36 copper, /37 aluminium gilt, /38 aluminium gilt, /39 copper (2), /40 (2) copper & aluminium gilt, /41 (2) copper & aluminium gilt, /47 (2) copper & aluminium gilt, 1991/GIL/1 copper [illustrated], /3 copper [illustrated], /4 copper [illustrated], /5 copper [illustrated], /6 copper [illustrated], /7 copper [illustrated], /8 copper [illustrated], /9 copper [illustrated], /10 (2, one illustrated) aluminium; also, B/6 aluminium gilt and W/1 copper [illustrated]. All in capsules, uncirculated. (40)
Estimate $1,000
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New Zealand 150th Anniversary, Wellington Coin Club, 1990, Kirkcaldie & Stains token reverse, struck in gold (9ct, 11.9g), silver, bronze, brass (31.2mm), no maker (Mayer & Toye) (M&P.1990/1). Uncirculated, with a single box of issue and descriptive note. (4)
Estimate $750
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New Zealand 150th Anniversary, Wellington Coin Club, 1990, Kirkcaldie & Stains token reverse, struck in gold (9ct, 11.7g, 31.2mm), no maker (Mayer & Toye) (M&P.1990/1), no maker. Uncirculated. (2)
Estimate $700
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XIV Commonwealth Games, Auckland, 1990, sample set of competitor's medals, struck in gold, silver and bronze (all 56mm), no maker (Royal Australian Mint), with ring top suspensions and ribbons (not attached) (cfM&P.1990/35). Uncirculated and very rare, all housed in a leatherette display box with the Games' insignia on front. (3 medals)
Estimate $1,250
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('Gold Kiwi'), 1991, struck in gold (.9999 fine, 1oz, 30mm), no maker (New Zealand Mint) (M&P.-). Proof-like, uncirculated.
Estimate $3,000
SOLD $2,400
America's Cup Victory, 1995, struck in silver (43mm), by G.R.Stace, Christchurch, No.6; also a uniface lead pull of the medal, inscribed on reverse 'G.R.Stace/3-6-95' (M&P.1995/3). Toned, nearly uncirculated; very fine and extremely rare, the second unique. (2)
Estimate $600
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America's Cup Victory, 1995, struck in silver (43mm), by G.R.Stace, Christchurch, No. 2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13 [illustrated], 14, 15, all (3mm) thick planchets, except No. 2 which is a lighter strike on a (2mm) planchet (M&P.1995/3). Most toned, uncirculated and rare. (9)
Estimate $1,800
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100 Years Of World Rugby League, 1995, set of (3) medallions, containing 1.5 ounces gold (.9999, 46.66g, 40mm) and 2.5 ounces silver (2) (.999, tot wt 155.5g, each 48mm), all with milled edges, by Klondike International Ltd (M&P.-). FDC, encapsulated in a wooden display box with Certificate of Authenticity 0314/2500.
Estimate $5,000
SOLD $3,400
Royal Numismatic Society of New Zealand, 75th Anniversary (1931-2006)/40th Anniversary Wellington Coin Club (1966-2006), struck in gold (18ct, 32.4g, 38mm); another in silver (38mm) (2); another in bronze (38mm) (M&P.2006/1). Uncirculated and rare. (4)
Estimate $3,000
SOLD $1,800
The Royal Numismatic Society Of New Zealand 75th Anniversary & Wellington Coin Club, 40th Anniversary, 2006, struck in silver with antique finish (38mm), no maker (Mayer & Toye, Wellington) (M&P.2006/1). Uncirculated and unique with this finish.
Estimate $500
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The Numismatic Society of Auckland 50th Anniversary, 2009, uniface trial struck in gold (9ct, 24.0g, 40x28mm) (cfM&P.2009/3). Uncirculated and unique.
Estimate $1,500
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The Numismatic Society of Auckland 50th Anniversary, 2009, struck in gold (9ct, 20.9g, 40x28mm), silver (21.0g) and copper (19.0g) (M&P.2009/3). Uncirculated and rare. (3)
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $650
Decimal 50 Conference, Auckland, 2017, No.1 issues of the official commemoratives, all (37.5mm), by ELM (Eng Leong Medallic Industries Mint, Singapore), struck in gold finished brass (No.1 of 22), sterling silver, rhodium plated (No.1 of 20), rhodium plated brass (No.1 of 40), bronze finish brass (No.1 of 40) (M&P.New). Uncirculated, with descriptive cards. (4)
Estimate $1,250
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