In 2000 to celebrate the Millennium, the Royal Mint on behalf of New Zealand released a very Limited Issue Millennium 10 Ten Dollar Silver Proof Coin struck in solid .925 Sterling Silver and plated in 24 Carat Gold .

The reverse design by Michael McHalick of Wellington depicts New Zealand.
The obverse design is the stunning portrait of her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank Broadley.
These legal tender coins have been struck to proof quality using specially prepared dies and highly polished blanks.

• Limited Mintage Worldwide
• Struck to Royal Mint's Proof Quality in Solid .925 Sterling Silver
• Celebrating the Millennium
• Encapsulated