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1 Dollar – New Zealand

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: New Zealand Day

New Zealand

Context

Year: 1974

Issuer: New Zealand

Ruler: Elizabeth II

Currency:

Dollar

(since 1967)

Total mintage: 55,000

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: #45

Numista: #19599

Value

Exchange value: 1 NZD = $0.60

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:

Great Egret flying left at sunrise, legend and date above, denomination below.

Inscription:

NEW ZEALAND DAY 6 Feb.

JB

ONE DOLLAR

Script: Latin

Designer: George James Berry

Edge

Reeded

Mints

Name	Mark
Royal Australian Mint	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1974	—	50,000	BU
1974	—	5,000	Proof

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1 Dollar

1974