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1 Dollar - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait; Black Stilt
1985 year| Copper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1985 |
| Value | 1 Dollar 1 NZD = USD 0.62 |
| Currency | Dollar (1967-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#36822 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 34% |
Reverse
A Black Stilts with two young ones in water.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ONE DOLLAR
BLACK STILT
Edge
Reeded
Comment
This crown-sized dollar coin commemorates the Black Stilt or Kakī bird, a wading bird found in New Zealand. It is one of the world's rarest birds, with 169 adults surviving in the wild as of May 2020.The coin was issued in the usual square plastic Jewel Case. (40,000 Copies)
It was also included in the annual 7 coin Uncirculated Mint Set. (20,000 Copies)
A Sterling Silver version of the coin was also released (See link)
Interesting fact
The 1985 New Zealand $1 coin featuring Elizabeth II (2nd portrait; Black Stilt) is interesting because it was the first coin to feature a non-human subject on the obverse (front) side, breaking the tradition of featuring the monarch's portrait. The coin's reverse (back) side features the Black Stilt, a rare and endangered bird species native to New Zealand. This design choice was meant to raise awareness about the country's unique wildlife and promote conservation efforts.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 20000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait; Black Stilt) 1985 coin.
