Mowbray Collectables

1 Dollar – New Zealand

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: X Commonwealth Games, Christchurch 1974

New Zealand

Context

Year: 1974

Issuer: New Zealand

Ruler: Elizabeth II

Currency:

Dollar

(since 1967)

Total mintage: 8,000

Material

Diameter: 38.6 mm

Weight: 28.28 g

Silver weight: 26.16 g

Thickness: 3 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: 92.5% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

OBVERSE ↑

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REVERSE ↑

References

KM: #44a

Numista: #183449

Value

Exchange value: 1 NZD = $0.60

Bullion value: $76.01

Inflation-adjusted value: 14.02 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

1974

Script: Latin

Designer: Arnold Machin

Reverse

Description:

Athletes flank square emblem, legend encircles, denomination below.

Inscription:

X BRITISH COMMONWEALTH GAMES CHRISTCHURCH

·ONE DOLLAR·

Script: Latin

Edge

Reeded

Mints

Name	Mark
Royal Australian Mint	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1974	—	8,000	Proof

Navigation: Non-circulating coins from New Zealand

1 Dollar

1974