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1 Dollar - Elizabeth II Berry Portrait; Takahe Bird, Silver Proof
1982 year| Silver (.925) | 27.2 g | 38.7 mm |
| Issuer | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1982 |
| Value | 1 Dollar 1 NZD = USD 0.62 |
| Currency | Dollar (1967-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 27.2 g |
| Diameter | 38.7 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#66609 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 62% |
Reverse
Takahe bird standing on grass below denomination.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ONE DOLLAR
TAKAHE
Designer: George James Berry
Edge
Reeded
Comment
This crown-sized dollar coin commemorates the flightless Takahe bird which can only be found in New Zealand. They are the size of a large chicken, have blue and green feathers and a red bill. Takahes eat tender grass stalks, bugs and fern roots. By the 1900s, people believed these birds were extinct.This coin included the new, modified portrait of HM The Queen by Reginald George James Berry which 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 a capsule in a plush case and also as part of the 7 coin Proof Year Set
A copper-nickel version of the coin was also issued (See link)
Interesting fact
The Takahe Bird featured on the coin is a rare and endangered species endemic to New Zealand. It was thought to be extinct until a small population was discovered in 1948. Conservation efforts have been made to protect the species, and the coin's design serves as a reminder of the importance of preserving New Zealand's unique wildlife.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 18000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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