New Zealand 50 Cents - Elizabeth II, 2010 – 2012

4th portrait; non-magnetic, set issue

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country New Zealand New Zealand
Currency Dollar (1967 – 9999)
Coin type Non-circulating coin
Denomination 50 Cents - Elizabeth II
Year 2010 – 2012
Ruler Elizabeth II (1952–2022)
Composition Copper-nickel
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 5.6
Diameter (mm) 24.75
Thickness (mm) 1.7

Description

50 Cents - Elizabeth II from New Zealand. Issued from 2010 to 2012. Struck in Copper-nickel. Measures 24.75 mm and weighs 5.6 g.

Obverse
Fourth crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara, 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
Plain

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
2012  2K BU Year Set 67%
2012  1.5K Proof Year Set 33%
2011  2K BU Year Set 57%
2011  500 Proof Year Set 24%
2010  2K BU Year Set 62%
2010  1.5K Proof Year Set 14%

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