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1 Dollar - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait; Hei Matau
2012 year| Silver (.999) | 31.635 g | 40 mm |
| 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 |
| 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.