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1 Dollar - Elizabeth II Meteorite Crater Gosses Bluff
2017 year| Copper plated silver (.999) (Henbury meteorite insert) | 31.1 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | Niue |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2017 |
| Value | 1 Dollar 1 NZD = USD 0.62 |
| Currency | Dollar of New Zealand (1987-date) |
| Composition | Copper plated silver (.999) (Henbury meteorite insert) |
| Weight | 31.1 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#168386 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
The Gosses Bluff crater, an authentic geological beauty. The coin features an authentic fragment of Henbury meteorite insert.
Script: Latin
Lettering: METEORITE CRATER GOSSES BLUFF
Edge
Plain.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an insert of the Henbury meteorite, which is a rare and unique feature for a coin. The Henbury meteorite is a meteorite that fell in Australia in 1931 and is known for its distinctive regmaglypts, which are thumbprint-like indentations that are formed when the meteorite is ablated as it passes through the atmosphere. The inclusion of this meteorite insert makes the coin a truly distinctive and collectible item for coin enthusiasts and meteorite enthusiasts alike.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 MW | 666 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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