Mowbray Collectables

1 Dollar – New Zealand

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: Visit of Prince & Princess of Wales, April 1983

New Zealand

Context

Year: 1983

Issuer: New Zealand

Ruler: Elizabeth II

Currency:

Dollar

(since 1967)

Total mintage: 17,000

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

References

KM: #52a

Numista: #101601

Value

Exchange value: 1 NZD = $0.60

Bullion value: $73.18

Inflation-adjusted value: 4.12 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 NEW ZEALAND

1983

Script: Latin

Designer: Arnold Machin

Reverse

Description:

Portraits of the Prince and Princess of Wales, flanked by his crest and a silver fern, with legend above and denomination below.

Inscription:

ROYAL VISIT

ONE DOLLAR

Script: Latin

Designer: Phillip Nathan

Edge

Reeded

Mints

Name	Mark
Royal Mint	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1983	—	17,000	Proof

Navigation: Non-circulating coins from New Zealand

1 Dollar

1983