New Zealand 1 Dollar - Elizabeth II, 1970

2nd Portrait; Cook Islands

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country New Zealand New Zealand
Currency Dollar (1967 – 9999)
Coin type Non-circulating coin
Denomination 1 Dollar - Elizabeth II
Year 1970
Ruler Elizabeth II (1952–2022)
Composition Copper-nickel
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 27.22
Diameter (mm) 38.74
Thickness (mm) 3

Description

1 Dollar - Elizabeth II from New Zealand. Issued in 1970. Struck in Copper-nickel. Measures 38.74 mm and weighs 27.22 g.

Obverse
Second crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, legend around, date below.
Reverse
Image of Capt. James Cook's ship Endeavour sailing right, 1/4 left facing portrait of Cook himself to right, legend above, denomination below.
Edge
Reeded

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage unc Comment Frequency
1970  5K € 16,00 Proof in Plush Case 14%
1970  25.1K € 6,90 UNC in Plastic Case 89%

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