(2016) 1$ Silver Coin - New Zealand - Olympic Games Rio (Proof) colored

(2016) 1$ Silver Coin - New Zealand - Rio Olympic Games (Proof) coloured

Issued for New Zealand Post.

• Certificate Number: 0830
• Metal: silver 999/1000
• Coin diameter: 40 mm
• Weight: 1 oz
• Release Date: July 21, 2016
• Designer: Jonathan Gray
• Manufacturer: BH Mayer's Kunstprägeanstalt GmbH
• Values: One New Zealand dollar

Athletes from around the world participated (5-21 August 2016) in the 28th Summer Olympic Games in Rio de Janiero. Since the first modern Olympic Games in 1896, Kiwi athletes have inspired generations, winning a total of 103 medals - 43 gold, 19 silver and 41 bronze.

"Be Inspired" is the theme of the 2016 New Zealand Olympic Games campaign. It tells the story of how we as a nation support and inspire our athletes as they prepare to don the iconic black tank top - worn with pride by generations before them - and in doing so inspire us.

The journey to Rio is symbolised by the long ribbon that weaves through our motu (countries), showing the path our athletes have taken and the inspiration and support they have built along the way. Beginning and ending with Te Mähutonga (The Southern Cross), the ribbon travels through the green hills, mountains and native forests of New Zealand to the beaches and bright lights of Rio de Janeiro.

"Journey to Rio" is depicted on these intricately designed coins, reflecting the theme "Be Inspired."