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1 Dollar – New Zealand

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: Visit of Queen Elizabeth II, October 1981

New Zealand

Context

Year: 1981

Issuer: New Zealand

Ruler: Elizabeth II

Currency:

Dollar

(since 1967)

Total mintage: 20,000

Material

Diameter: 38.8 mm

Weight: 27.22 g

Silver weight: 25.18 g

Thickness: 3 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: 92.5% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #50a

Numista: #101596

Value

Exchange value: 1 NZD = $0.60

Bullion value: $72.06

Inflation-adjusted value: 5.52 NZD

Obverse

Description:

Queen Elizabeth II portrait in tiara, legend encircling, date beneath.

Inscription:

ELIZABETH II QUEEN OF NEW ZEALAND

* 1981 *

Script: Latin

Designer: George James Berry

Reverse

Description:

New Zealand Kauri branch with leaves and seed cone crossed by English Oak branch with leaf and acorns. Legend and denomination surround.

Inscription:

ROYAL VISIT

PB

ONE DOLLAR

Script: Latin

Designer: Paul Beadle

Edge

Reeded

Mints

Name	Mark
Royal Mint	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1981	—	20,000	Proof

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