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1 Dollar - Elizabeth II Berry Portrait; Shield of Arms, Silver Proof
1979 year| Silver (.925) | 27.3 g | 38.735 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 | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 27.3 g |
| Diameter | 38.735 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#50869 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 45% |
Reverse
Crowned shield of New Zealand within two silver fern leaves encircling from above, denomination below. There is a wave pattern around the rim.
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.Issued in the annual year proof set and also individually.
A copper-nickel version was also issued. (see link)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1979 New Zealand Silver Proof 1 Dollar coin featuring Elizabeth II (Berry Portrait; Shield of Arms) is that it has a low mintage of only 15,000 coins, making it a rare and sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 16000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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, Silver Proof) 1979 coin.
