Title:
2008 NZ Silver Proof Coin Set
Description:
This prestigious 2008 silver proof coin set features the rarest frog in New Zealand and possibly the world - Hamilton’s frog (Leiopelma hamiltoni).
Hamilton’s frog is one of the most critically endangered New Zealand native species.
It is estimated that there could be as few as 300 adults in the wild today.
Hamilton’s frog is widely believed to be the most ancient of all frogs and has unique characteristics. This native New Zealand frog does not live in water habitats and prefers a range of forest environments which, over time, has lead to the loss of webbing between its toes. Unlike other species, Hamilton’s frog also has limited vocal capabilities.
New Zealand native frogs are unique in the way that they breed, because they do not go through a tadpole stage. Instead. they develop totally within a gelatinous capsule derived from an egg.
This amphibian is the largest of all four of New Zealand’s native frogs. The only place where it is known to be living in the wild is among a tiny rock outcrop on Stephens Island in the Mariborough Sounds of New Zealand.
The wild population on Stephens Island is being carefully monitored by New Zealand’s Department of Conservation through the creation of a predator-free environment.
In recent years a small number of Hamilton’s frogs were moved to another istand with a similar habitat to ensare the survival of this endangered native species.
$5 Hamilton’s frog
$2 White Heron [Kotuku]
$1 Kiwi
50c HMS Endeavor
20c Pukaki [Maori Carving]
10c Koruru [Maori Carved Head]
Hamilton’s frog is one of the most critically endangered New Zealand native species.
It is estimated that there could be as few as 300 adults in the wild today.
Hamilton’s frog is widely believed to be the most ancient of all frogs and has unique characteristics. This native New Zealand frog does not live in water habitats and prefers a range of forest environments which, over time, has lead to the loss of webbing between its toes. Unlike other species, Hamilton’s frog also has limited vocal capabilities.
New Zealand native frogs are unique in the way that they breed, because they do not go through a tadpole stage. Instead. they develop totally within a gelatinous capsule derived from an egg.
This amphibian is the largest of all four of New Zealand’s native frogs. The only place where it is known to be living in the wild is among a tiny rock outcrop on Stephens Island in the Mariborough Sounds of New Zealand.
The wild population on Stephens Island is being carefully monitored by New Zealand’s Department of Conservation through the creation of a predator-free environment.
In recent years a small number of Hamilton’s frogs were moved to another istand with a similar habitat to ensare the survival of this endangered native species.
$5 Hamilton’s frog
$2 White Heron [Kotuku]
$1 Kiwi
50c HMS Endeavor
20c Pukaki [Maori Carving]
10c Koruru [Maori Carved Head]
Country:
New Zealand
Year:
2008
Mintage:
1313/3000
Material:
Silver
Denomination:
$0.00
Designers:
Royal Australian Mint
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Date Added:
2018-06-08 16:55:05
Date Added:
2018-06-08 16:55:05
