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1 Dollar - Elizabeth II 3rd Portrait; Runner
1989 year| Copper-nickel | 27.216 g | 38.735 mm |
| Issuer | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1989 |
| Value | 1 Dollar 1 NZD = USD 0.62 |
| Currency | Dollar (1967-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 27.216 g |
| Diameter | 38.735 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#13919 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 43% |
Reverse
Athlete raising clenched fists in victory, legend around, denomination below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
XIVth Commonwealth Games, Auckland
1 Dollar
Designer: Xiao Wang
Edge
Reeded
Comment
This crown-sized dollar coin was issued in 1989 as part of a four coin series to commemorate the 14th Commonwealth Games held in Auckland in 1990.The four coins were issued individually in small plastic pouches. (35,000 copies) (See links for other coins in the series)
This particular coin was also included in the Uncirculated Year set for 1989 (14,600 copies)
A Sterling Silver Proof version of the coin was also issued (see link).
Interesting fact
The 1989 New Zealand $1 coin featuring Elizabeth II (3rd Portrait; Runner) was designed by sculptor and coin designer, Raphael Maklouf. Maklouf's design was chosen as the winning entry in a competition held by the Reserve Bank of New Zealand, and it has since become a popular collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 14600 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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; Runner) 1989 coin.
