
2004 PUKAKI GOLD COIN
This stunning coin was issued with the blessing of Ngati Whakaue and Pukaki iwi who cemented a relationship with the Reserve Bank of New Zealand shortly before this release, allowing this government entity to officially utilise the image of Pukaki on the New Zealand twenty cent coin.
Premium Tohunga Whakairo [Master Carver] Lyonel Grant specially carved the wakahuia. Two special edition wakahuia with upoko were presented to Ngati Whakaue and The Reserve Bank of New Zealand. The coin and wakahuia presented to RBNZ is on view at the RBNZ Museum, Wellington.
Lois assisted Pukaki iwi representatives in obtaining 30 coins for special ceremony, as well as providing another 56 into the tribal network. Today over 100 of the 300 Pukaki gold coins issued are held by iwi descendants.
This stunning coin was issued with the blessing of Ngati Whakaue and Pukaki iwi who cemented a relationship with the Reserve Bank of New Zealand shortly before this release, allowing this government entity to officially utilise the image of Pukaki on the New Zealand twenty cent coin.
Premium Tohunga Whakairo [Master Carver] Lyonel Grant specially carved the wakahuia. Two special edition wakahuia with upoko were presented to Ngati Whakaue and The Reserve Bank of New Zealand. The coin and wakahuia presented to RBNZ is on view at the RBNZ Museum, Wellington.
Lois assisted Pukaki iwi representatives in obtaining 30 coins for special ceremony, as well as providing another 56 into the tribal network. Today over 100 of the 300 Pukaki gold coins issued are held by iwi descendants.

2012 HEIMATAU GOLD AND SILVER COIN
Designer Lewis Gardiner of Ngati Pikiao, Ngati Awa, Whanau-a-Apanui, Ngai Tahu.
Lois once again worked with New Zealand Post and Lewis advising cliental about this issue. To celebrate the release of this coin issue Lois produced special limited edition stamp covers which carries Lewis's signature, Heimatau stamps and full details about this exceptionally talented contemporary Maori Carver.
The Heimatau Gold coin sold out a whopping six weeks before issue date, with approximately half of the 250 coins minted heading overseas.
Special mention and congratulations also to fellow designer of the Heimatau coin, Mr Thomas Hansen.
Designer Lewis Gardiner of Ngati Pikiao, Ngati Awa, Whanau-a-Apanui, Ngai Tahu.
Lois once again worked with New Zealand Post and Lewis advising cliental about this issue. To celebrate the release of this coin issue Lois produced special limited edition stamp covers which carries Lewis's signature, Heimatau stamps and full details about this exceptionally talented contemporary Maori Carver.
The Heimatau Gold coin sold out a whopping six weeks before issue date, with approximately half of the 250 coins minted heading overseas.
Special mention and congratulations also to fellow designer of the Heimatau coin, Mr Thomas Hansen.
2010 HEITIKI GOLD AND SILVER COIN
Designer Raponi of Ngati Rangitihi / Tuhourangi. Many Numismatic collectors consider the 2010 Heimatau coin.
to be one of the most beautiful designed coins minted. Lois collaborated with New Zealand Post and Raponi, who she considers as a dear friend and mentor.
To celebrate the release of this coin issue, Lois produced special limited edition stamp covers which carries Raponi's signature, Heitiki stamp and full details about this exceptional Tohunga Whakairo (Master Carver).
Designer Raponi of Ngati Rangitihi / Tuhourangi. Many Numismatic collectors consider the 2010 Heimatau coin.
to be one of the most beautiful designed coins minted. Lois collaborated with New Zealand Post and Raponi, who she considers as a dear friend and mentor.
To celebrate the release of this coin issue, Lois produced special limited edition stamp covers which carries Raponi's signature, Heitiki stamp and full details about this exceptional Tohunga Whakairo (Master Carver).