Described as the most fearless of New Zealand's birds, standing its ground in any confrontation. Fearless predators and remarkable hunters they are capable of taking prey up to six times their own body weight. Worldwide, falcons are renown as amazing birds able to reach speeds of up to 130 miles per hour, with an eyesight eight times more powerful than humans. The New Zealand female falcon is larger than the male. A South Island female can weigh up to 650 grams, while the males weigh in at around 250 grams. These beautiful and unique creatures are declining in the wild. Fewer than 5,000 individuals remain even though they have been fully protected for the past three decades. Of these, only 450 pairs remain on New Zealand's North Island. Beautiful Brilliant Uncirculated Five Dollar crown was issued by authority of the government of New Zealand and is sold out at the mint. It has become exceedingly scarce in the secondary market as well. This coin would make a great gift for any wildlife lover or collector of world coins.