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1 Dollar - Elizabeth II 2nd Portrait; Royal Visit
1983 year| Copper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.61 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 | 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#56260 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 44% |
Reverse
Conjoined portraits of the Prince and Princess of Wales right, flanked by the Prince of Wales' crest and the New Zealand Silver Fern, legend above, denomination below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ROYAL VISIT
ONE DOLLAR
Designer: Phillip Nathan
Edge
Reeded
Comment
This crown-sized dollar coin commemorates the visit to New Zealand in 1983 of the Prince and Princess of Wales and to acknowledge their recent wedding.Interestingly for this coin, the Reserve Bank of New Zealand decided to abandon the James Berry modified portrait used between 1979 and 1982, instead returning to the Arnold Machin second portrait of Queen Elizabeth II.
The coin was issued in the usual square plastic Jewel Case.
A sterling silver version of the coin was also issued (See link)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (2nd Portrait; Royal Visit) 1983 from New Zealand made of Copper-nickel weighing 28.28 g is that it was minted to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II's visit to New Zealand in 1983. The coin's design features a portrait of the Queen on one side and a depiction of the Royal Visit on the other. It was produced in limited quantities and is considered a collector's item, making it a unique and valuable addition to any coin collection.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 40000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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; Royal Visit) 1983 coin.
