Obverse © Oceanic Mint – Reverse © hering
Obverse © Oceanic Mint – Reverse © hering
1 Dollar - Elizabeth II 3rd Portrait; Treaty of Waitangi, Silver Proof
1990 year| Silver (.925) | 27.216 g | 38.735 mm |
| Issuer | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1990 |
| 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#83913 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 77% |
Reverse
The signing of the Treaty of Waitangi, legend above, denomination below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TREATY OF WAITANGI
ONE DOLLAR
Designer: Horst Hahne
Edge
Reeded
Comment
This Fine Silver crown-sized dollar coin commemorates Waitangi Day, the national day of New Zealand, which marks the 150th 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 a capsule in a plush case that contained 5 Sterling Silver coins commemorating Waitangi Day. (See links)
It was also available individually in a capsule in a plush case.
The coin was also issued in copper-nickel. (See link)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1990 New Zealand Silver Proof 1 Dollar coin featuring Elizabeth II (3rd Portrait; Treaty of Waitangi) 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 Treaty of Waitangi was signed on February 6, 1840, by representatives of the British Crown and various Māori chiefs, and it established a British governor and government in New Zealand while also recognizing the rights of the Māori people to their land and culture. 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, with the inscription "Treaty of Waitangi 1840-1990" above the treaty image. This coin is a unique and meaningful way to honor the history and culture of New Zealand, and it is a sought-after collector's item for coin enthusiasts.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 7000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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; Treaty of Waitangi, Silver Proof) 1990 coin.
