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1 Dollar - Elizabeth II 2nd Portrait; Coinage Anniversary, Silver Proof
1983 year| Silver (.925) | 27.216 g | 38.735 mm |
| Issuer | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1983 |
| Value | 1 Dollar 1 NZD = USD 0.62 |
| Currency | Dollar (1967-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 27.216 g |
| Diameter | 38.735 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#97731 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 65% |
Reverse
Crowned arms with supporters above various pre-decimal and decimal coins.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1933 NEW ZEALAND COINAGE 1983
NEW·ZEALAND
ONE DOLLAR
Designer: Phillip Nathan
Edge
Reeded
Comment
This Sterling Silver crown-sized dollar coin commemorates the 50th anniversary of New Zealand currency with depictions from left to right of pre-decimal coins, half crown, florin, shilling, threepence, sixpence and decimal coins 2 cents, 10 cents, 20 cents and 50 cents.The coin was issued in a capsule in a Plush Case. (17,000 Copies)
It was also included in the annual 7 coin Proof Set. (18,000 Copies)
A Copper-nickel version of the coin was also released (See link)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1983 New Zealand Silver Proof 1 Dollar coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the decimalization of the New Zealand currency, which took place in 1967. The coin's design features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, and the reverse side depicts a stylized representation of the royal crown, surrounded by the inscription "10th Anniversary of Decimal Currency 1967-1977." The coin's silver content and proof finish add to its collectibility and numismatic value.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 18000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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; Coinage Anniversary, Silver Proof) 1983 coin.
