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New Zealand Coin and Stamp Issue: "Ancient Reptiles of New Zealand."
In 2010, Eklektus Inc produced a coin and stamp issue for New Zealand Post around New Zealand's Cretaceous dinosaurs and other giant reptiles. We were keen to bring an interactive element to the project, and themed the project as the field diary of a time-travelling adventurer, with the stamps forming some of the illustrations. The stamp presentation pack includes a map of his adventures, background information and even a couple of surprises. The coin case is beautifully crafted leather, designed to represent the adventuerer's journal.
Graphic design was created by The Alchemist, the coin cases by Izzat Design, and illustrations and writing by Eric Dorfman.
For information on this project, have a look at the NZ Post website, or email us at info@eklektusinc.com. (Stamps and coins can be purchased at any post office or online)
New Zealand Post - Concept, Design, Writing
The stamps
The coins
Praise for the coins
One of the biggest collector releases in New Zealand numismatics for 2010, this stunning new presentation is sure to create havoc in the international collector market. The natural successor to the sensationally successful Giants of NZ Silver Set – sold out at super speed – the extremely small mintage of this exclusive tribute to New Zealand’s ‘Age of the Dinosaurs’ is sure to be smashed in record time.
A release of the highest quality, the 2010 $1 Ancient Reptiles of New Zealand 1oz Silver Specimen Set comprises five superbly struck .999 silver 1oz coins – each devoted to a different species of dinosaur. Celebrating the Allosaurus, Anhanguera, Mauisaurus, Moanasaurus and Titanosaurus with truly dynamic, exceptionally detailed high relief designs, this intriguing collection will impress every collector with an eye for quality. Euro Collections Interntaional
Stamps presentation pack
Eric Dorfman and Hamish Campbell (GNS Science) on launch day at New Zealand's National Museum (Te Papa)
The coin and stamp collector sets are being sold in Japan. Here's the ad!
