New Zealand 50 Cents - Elizabeth II, 1994
3rd portrait; HMS Endeavour, Gold Proof
Information
Country
New Zealand
New Zealand
Currency
Dollar
(1967 – 9999)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
50 Cents
Year
1994
Ruler
Elizabeth II
(1952–2022)
Composition
Bimetallic: gold (.9167) centre in gold (.375) ring (outer ring is white gold)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
22.5
Diameter (mm)
31.75
Thickness (mm)
1.8
Demonetized
31 October 2006
Description
50 Cents from New Zealand. Issued in 1994. Struck in Bimetallic: gold (.9167) centre in gold (.375) ring (outer ring is white gold). Measures 31.75 mm and weighs 22.5 g.
- Obverse
- Third crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II right, wearing the King George IV State Diadem, legend around, date below.
- Reverse
- The barque HMS Endeavour, commanded by Capt. James Cook on his first exploration of the Pacific in 1769-1771, sailing to the right, passing in front of Mount Taranaki (Mount Egmont), denomination above left, legend below.
- Edge
- Reeded
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 500 | Proof in red case |
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