{"product_id":"1993-new-zealand-2-kingfisher","title":"1993 New Zealand $2, Kingfisher","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReleased in 1993 as a collector-format two-dollar coin, the Kingfisher commemorative marks New Zealand's shift to a new series of banknotes featuring native birds. This limited issue was not circulated in ordinary commerce, making it a sought-after addition for collectors building a complete date run of decimal coins. The design reflects New Zealand's birdlife heritage and national storytelling in coin form.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eObverse: The coin bears the third crowned portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Raphael Maklouf, a familiar effigy used on New Zealand coinage from 1986 to 1998. Reverse: The Kōtare (Sacred Kingfisher) is depicted perched on a branch, a Robert Elderton design that signified the currency transition away from the White Heron motif.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCountry:\u003c\/b\u003e New Zealand\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eYear:\u003c\/b\u003e 1993\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/b\u003e $2\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eComposition:\u003c\/b\u003e Aluminium-Bronze\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 26.5mm\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.0g (approximate)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGrade:\u003c\/b\u003e Brilliant Uncirculated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBrilliant Uncirculated means the coin shows no wear and retains sharp details with strong lustre, reflecting mint-state presentation.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Half Crown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43766718955617,"sku":"20004","price":20.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/3374\/1665\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_2d36b498-9b0b-464d-a231-ec0aaa755873.jpg?v=1774068151","url":"https:\/\/thehalfcrown.nz\/products\/1993-new-zealand-2-kingfisher","provider":"The Half Crown","version":"1.0","type":"link"}