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1 Dollar - Elizabeth II Berry Portrait; Shield of Arms
1979 year| Copper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1979 |
| Value | 1 Dollar 1 NZD = USD 0.62 |
| Currency | Dollar (1967-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#13917 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 30% |
Reverse
Crowned shield of New Zealand within two silver fern leaves encircling from above, denomination below.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ONE DOLLAR
Designer: William Maving Gardner
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 in the usual square plastic jewel case.
It was also included in the seven coin annual year mint set. (25,000 copies)
A silver version was also issued (see link)
Interesting fact
The 1979 New Zealand $1 coin featuring Elizabeth II (Berry Portrait; Shield of Arms) is interesting because it was the first coin to feature the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on a New Zealand coin, marking a significant change in the country's currency.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 25000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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; Shield of Arms) 1979 coin.
