1526–1544 Henry VIII Silver GroatThis Henry VIII silver groat belongs to the renowned Second Coinage period, struck at the Tower Mint in London between 1526 and 1544. This era is highly regarded for the introduction of the "Laker" style portraita realistic, characterful profile of the King facing right. Unlike the stylised portraits of his predecessors, this issue captures the monarch's distinctive features during the height of his power. The obverse legend HENRIC VIII D G R AGL Z

VF (Very Fine) indicates light to moderate wear across the high points while most design details remain clear and well defined

issued by the Bank of New Zealand as part of the inter‑bank "Uniform Issue" series that standardised size and general design across trading banks

The reverse displays Benedetto Pistrucci’s famed St

5% Sterling Silver $1

Reverse: showcases the standard NZ decimal denominations from 1c to 50c alongside the commemorative Royal Visit $1 coin depicting Aoraki/Mount Cook on the reverse

Obverse: Type II portrait of the Queen introduced during Hardie's tenure

This 1893 Bolivia 50 Centavos is a late 19th-century silver coin from Bolivia notable for an off-centre strike and visible die cracks that give it character and interest for collectors

A 1934 New Zealand Florin in Extremely Fine condition — a classic pre-decimal silver coin from New Zealand prized by collectors for its historical character and strong design

The 1908 Austrian Empire 1 Corona is a historic silver coin issued during the reign of Emperor Francis Joseph I

Celebrating New Zealand's centenary

aUNC (about uncirculated) indicates a coin that shows only slight traces of wear on the highest points while retaining much of its original luster and sharp detail

typical of Sarawak coin designs of the period