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1 Dollar - Elizabeth II 2nd Portrait; X Commonwealth Games
1974 year| Copper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1974 |
| 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#16448 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 14% |
Reverse
Square emblem flanked by athletes, legend around, denomination below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
X BRITISH COMMONWEALTH GAMES CHRISTCHURCH
·ONE DOLLAR·
Designer: Paul Beadle
Edge
Reeded
Comment
This crown-sized dollar coin was issued to commemorate the Tenth Commonwealth Games held in Christchurch in 1974.It was issued in a square plastic jewel case. (500,000 Copies)
It was also included in the Annual Year BU Set that also included 6 other Definitive coins. (15,000 Copies)
A silver version of the coin was also released. (See link)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1974 New Zealand Elizabeth II 2nd Portrait X Commonwealth Games $1 coin is that it was minted in a limited quantity of only 15,000 pieces, making it a rare and sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 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; X Commonwealth Games) 1974 coin.
