New Zealand Dollar, 1987 Silver Proof FDC Issued to commemorate the National Parks Centennial, 1887-1987 of New Zealand. The obverse bears the Raphael Maklouf effigy of Her majesty The Queen, with the inscription "Elizabeth II New Zealand 1987" around the periphery. The reverse design, by Maurice Conly M.B.E. of Waikanae, New Zealand, is based on the official logo of the National Parks Centennial, with the inscription "National Parks Centennial One Dollar" around the periphery. SPECIFICATIONS: Struck by the Royal Mint, United Kingdom. Mintage: 10.500. Sterling Silver (0.925) Weight: 27.216gm. Diameter: 38.735 mm. Grained edge & anti-tarnish protected. THE NATIONAL PARKS CENTENNIAL, 1887-1987. New Zealand's first national park, Tongariro, had its origins on 23 September 1887, when the paramount chief of Ngati Tuwharetoa, Te Heueu Tukino IV gifted his people's sacred mountains-Tongariro, Ngauruhoe and Ruapehu-to the people of New Zealand in the 100 years since, a further 10 national parks have been established, the most recent being Whanganui on 6 December 1986. Others, in order of establishment have been Egmont, Fiordland, Arthurs Pass, Abel Tasman, Mount Cook, Urewera, Nelson Lakes, Westland, and Mount Aspring: Three of these, Fiordland, Westland and Mount Cook have been nominated as World Heritage Sites. Three maritime parks; Bay of Islands, Hauraki Gulf, and Mariborough Sounds; and many forest parks throughout the country, complement the national parks in preserving New Zealand's natural heritage for the enjoyment of present and future generations. GRADE: Stunning Silver Proof FDC.
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