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© Essor Prof
1 Dollar - Elizabeth II 2nd Portrait; Black Stilt, Silver Proof
1985 year| Silver (.925) | 27.22 g | 38.8 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 | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 27.22 g |
| Diameter | 38.8 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#101603 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 65% |
Reverse
Two black stilts with young one in water.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ONE DOLLAR
BLACK STILT
Edge
Reeded
Comment
This Sterling Silver 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 a capsule in a plush case. (13,500 Copies)
It was also included in the annual 7 coin Proof Set. (11,500 Copies)
A Copper-nickel version of the coin was also released (See link)
Interesting fact
The 1985 New Zealand Silver Proof $1 coin featuring the 2nd portrait of Queen Elizabeth II and the Black Stilt is a unique and interesting coin due to its low mintage. According to numismatic sources, only 20,000 of these coins were minted, making it a rare and sought-after collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 11500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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, Silver Proof) 1985 coin.
