The legend of Maui spans Polynesia, and various accounts of the demigod's heroic deeds exist across Pacific nations. Te Ika-a-Maui is the thrilling tale of how the mischievous and curious Maui fished up the North Island of Aotearoa – New Zealand

2018 Maui and the Fish - Te ika a Maui Gold Coin Set

This stunning set of coins depicts Maui in the moments before the mischievous demigod catches the fish that would become the North Island of New Zealand.

These two ½ oz gold coins capture the moment before Maui catches the mighty fish that would become the North Island of New Zealand. Minted from 0.9999 gold and set in an acrylic block, the two coins are linked by the action of the fishing rope and hook which is etched into the acrylic surface

Denomination: 2 x Ten New Zealand dollars Finish: Proof Composition: 0.9999 gold Weight: 2 x 1/2oz Diameter: 30mm Edge treatment: Reeded Obverse design: Portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley, United Kingdom Shape: Round Reverse design: Coin 1: Sun; Coin 2: Fish Designed by: Dave Hakaraia, Wellington, New Zealand Worldwide mintage limit: 150 Mint: BH Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt GmbH