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1 Dollar - Elizabeth II 3rd Portrait; Swimmer, Silver Proof
1989 year| Silver (.925) | 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 | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 27.216 g |
| Diameter | 38.735 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#80870 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
Swimmer performing the butterfly stroke, legend around, denomination below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
XIVth Commonwealth Games, Auckland
1 Dollar
Designer: Xiao Wang
Edge
Reeded
Comment
This Sterling Silver 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.It was issued in a Sterling Silver four coin set in capsules in a large plush case. (8,600 Sets) (See links for other coins in the series)
A Copper-nickel version of the coin was also issued (see link).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1989 New Zealand Silver Proof 1 Dollar coin featuring Elizabeth II (3rd Portrait; Swimmer) is that it was part of a limited mintage of only 20,000 coins, making it a rare and sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 8600 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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; Swimmer, Silver Proof) 1989 coin.