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1 Dollar - Elizabeth II 2nd Portrait; Coronation Jubilee, Silver Proof
1978 year| Silver (.925) | 27.3 g | 38.7 mm |
| Issuer | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1978 |
| Value | 1 Dollar 1 NZD = USD 0.62 |
| Currency | Dollar (1967-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 27.3 g |
| Diameter | 38.7 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#67318 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 53% |
Reverse
The east view of the "Beehive", the new executive wing of the Parliament Buildings, Wellington, with the main steps of the present House of Representatives building to the right. The border pattern is repeated 125 times, representing the continuous years of Representative Government in New Zealand since 1854.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NEW ZEALAND PARLIAMENT JB
ONE DOLLAR
Designer: George James Berry
Edge
Reeded
Comment
This crown-sized silver proof dollar coin commemorates the 25th anniversary of the coronation of Elizabeth II on the 2nd June, 1953.It was struck by the Royal Canadian Mint. It was issued in a plush case and in the annual year proof set.
A copper-nickel version of the coin was also issued (see link)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1978 New Zealand Silver Proof 1 Dollar coin is that it was issued to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II's coronation, which took place on June 2, 1953. The coin's design features a portrait of the Queen, surrounded by a wreath of silver ferns, which is a symbol of New Zealand. The coin's mintage was limited to 15,000 pieces, making it a sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 15000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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; Coronation Jubilee, Silver Proof) 1978 coin.
