In 2003 to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Coronation, the Royal Mint released a Limited Issue Coronation $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.