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1 Dollar - Elizabeth II Berry Portrait; Fantail bird, Silver Proof
1980 year| Silver (.925) | 27.2 g | 38.8 mm |
| Issuer | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1980 |
| Value | 1 Dollar 1 NZD = USD 0.62 |
| Currency | Dollar (1967-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 27.2 g |
| Diameter | 38.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#40616 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 52% |
Reverse
Fantail bird sitting on branch, denomination below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ONE DOLLAR
JB
Designer: George James Berry
Edge
Reeded
Comment
A new, modified portrait of HM The Queen by Reginald George James Berry was incorporated on New Zealand commemorative large dollar coins from 1979 to 1982. The design was unique to New Zealand and depicted the Queen wearing the Russian Fringe Tiara, which was originally given by the "Ladies in Society" to Queen Alexandra on her Silver Wedding anniversary in 1888. Berry completed more than 1,000 stamp and coin designs in his lifetime.The coin was issued individually in a plush green case and also in the annual Proof Year set.
A copper-nickel version of the coin was also issued. (See link)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1980 New Zealand Silver Proof 1 Dollar coin featuring Elizabeth II (Berry Portrait; Fantail bird) is that it has a unique mintage of only 10,000 coins, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 17000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Berry Portrait; Fantail bird, Silver Proof) 1980 coin.
