In 2002 to celebrate Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee, the Royal Mint released a Limited Issue Golden Jubilee $5 Five Dollar Silver Proof Coin struck in solid .925 Sterling Silver with the obverse portrait of Her Majesty the Queen plated in 24 Carat Gold on behalf of the issuing country of New Zealand.
These legal tender coins have been struck to proof quality using specially prepared dies and highly polished blanks.