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1 Dollar (coronation of Elizabeth II) – New Zealand

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 25th anniversary of the coronation of Elizabeth II

New Zealand

Context

Year: 1978

Issuer: New Zealand

Ruler: Elizabeth II

Currency:

Dollar

(since 1967)

Total mintage: 100,000

Material

Diameter: 38.61 mm

Weight: 28.28 g

Thickness: 3 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: Copper-nickel

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #47

Numista: #12408

Value

Exchange value: 1 NZD = $0.60

Inflation-adjusted value: 8.23 NZD

Obverse

Description:

Second crowned portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, with legend around and date below.

Inscription:

·ELIZABETH II QUEEN OF NEW ZEALAND·

EIIR CORONATION

2 June, 1953

1978

Script: Latin

Designer: Arnold Machin

Reverse

Description:

New Zealand Parliament, value below.

Inscription:

NEW ZEALAND PARLIAMENT JB

ONE DOLLAR

Script: Latin

Designer: George James Berry

Edge

Reeded

Mints

Name	Mark
Royal Canadian Mint of Ottawa	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1978	—	100,000	BU

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1 Dollar

1977