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1 Dollar - Elizabeth II 3rd Portrait; National Parks Centennial, Silver Proof
1987 year| Silver (.925) | 27.2 g | 38.7 mm |
| Issuer | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1987 |
| Value | 1 Dollar 1 NZD = USD 0.62 |
| Currency | Dollar (1967-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 27.2 g |
| Diameter | 38.7 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#25175 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 70% |
Reverse
Stylised mountains and sea within circular design, legend above, denomination below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NATIONAL PARKS CENTENNIAL
· ONE DOLLAR ·
Designer: Robert Maurice Conly
Edge
Reeded
Comment
This crown-sized Sterling Silver one dollar coin commemorates New Zealand's first national park, Tongariro National Park, which was founded in 1887 and is recognised as one of the 27 World Heritage Sites that are of both outstanding natural and cultural value. Gifted to the Crown by Te Heuheu Tūkino IV, the park includes several sacred Māori sites and three active volcanoes, Ruapehu, Ngauruhoe and Tongariro.The coin was issued in a capsule in a plush case. (10,500 Copies)
It was also included in the annual 7 coin Proof Set. (10,000 Copies)
A copper-nickel version of the coin was also released (See link)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (3rd Portrait; National Parks Centennial, Silver Proof) 1987 from New Zealand is that it was minted to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the establishment of National Parks in New Zealand. The coin's design features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on one side and a representation of the country's national parks on the other. The coin's silver content and proof finish add to its collectibility and numismatic value.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (3rd Portrait; National Parks Centennial, Silver Proof) 1987 coin.
