© brismike (CC BY-NC)
© brismike (CC BY-NC)
1 Dollar - Elizabeth II 2nd Portrait; Waitangi Day
1977 year| Copper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1977 |
| 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#12407 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 22% |
Reverse
Treaty House, legend and date above, denomination below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
WAITANGI DAY
6
February
TREATY HOUSE
WAITANGI
JB
ONE DOLLAR
Designer: George James Berry
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The obverse of this crown-sized dollar coin commemorates the 25th anniversary of the accession of Elizabeth II on the 6th February 1952, upon the death of her father, King George VI. The reverse commemorates Waitangi Day, the national day of New Zealand, which marks the anniversary of the initial signing – on 6 February 1840 – of the Treaty of Waitangi, which is regarded as the founding document of the nation. The first Waitangi Day was not celebrated until 1934, and it was made a national public holiday in 1974.The coin was issued in the usual square plastic jewel case.
It was also included in the annual BU seven coin Year Set.
A silver proof version was also issued (see link)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1977 New Zealand 1 Dollar coin featuring Elizabeth II (2nd Portrait; Waitangi Day) is that it was minted to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi, which is considered the founding document of New Zealand as a nation. The coin's design features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on one side and a depiction of the Treaty of Waitangi on the other. The coin's mintage was limited to 10,000 pieces, making it a rare and sought-after collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 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; Waitangi Day) 1977 coin.
