1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait; Hei Matau) 2012 front 1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait; Hei Matau) 2012 back
1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait; Hei Matau) 2012 photo
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1 Dollar - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait; Hei Matau

2012 year
Silver (.999) 31.635 g 40 mm
Description
Issuer
New Zealand
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2012
Value
1 Dollar 1 NZD = USD 0.62
Currency
Dollar (1967-date)
Composition
Silver (.999)
Weight
31.635 g
Diameter
40 mm
Thickness
3 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#29223
Rarity index
89%

Reverse

Hei Matau set against a traditional kowhaiwhai design. A piece of pounamu (New Zealand greenstone) is set into the coin.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
HEI MATAU
ONE DOLLAR KOTAHI TARA

Edge

Notched in alternating groups of two and three

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait; Hei Matau) 2012 from New Zealand is that it features a unique Maori design on the reverse side, which is a departure from the traditional depiction of Elizabeth II on most coins. The design, known as Hei Matau, is a Maori fish hook and is considered a symbol of prosperity and good luck.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2012  3000 - - - - - -

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 (4th Portrait; Hei Matau) 2012 coin.