1 Dollar - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait; HMS Achilles
2014 year| Silver (.999) (Pad Printed) | 31.135 g | 38.7 mm |
| Issuer | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2014 |
| Value | 1 Dollar 1 NZD = USD 0.62 |
| Currency | Dollar (1967-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) (Pad Printed) |
| Weight | 31.135 g |
| Diameter | 38.7 mm |
| Thickness | 4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Coloured |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#278518 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Depiction of HMS Achilles returning home with crew on deck being welcomed by family and friends onshore. The ships coloured crest to the left.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HMS ACHILLES
ACHILLES
ONE DOLLAR
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Issued by Royal Bank of NZ & NZ Post in a capsule in a plush box to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Battle of the River Plate, this highly collectable coin depicts the HMS Achilles returning home to an excited crowd in Auckland. To achieve the clearest possible image, the crowd is printed with the minted photo image technique, and the official badge of the HMS Achilles also appears on the coin in full colour.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that commemorates the centenary of the HMS Achilles, a New Zealand naval ship that played a significant role in World War I. The coin's design includes a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on one side and an image of the HMS Achilles on the other, along with an inscription of the ship's name and the years 1914-1918. This coin is a rare and collectible item that is sure to interest coin collectors and history buffs alike.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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