© brismike (CC BY-NC)
© brismike (CC BY-NC)
10 Cents - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait
| Copper-nickel | 5.65 g | 23.62 mm |
| Issuer | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1970-1985 |
| Value | 10 Cents (0.10 NZD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1967-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 5.65 g |
| Diameter | 23.62 mm |
| Thickness | 1.69 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1 November 2006 |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#2330 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 5% |
Reverse
Māori koruru (carved mask) with Māori rafter patterns, denomination above.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
10
J B
Designer: George James Berry
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Obverse die varieties:
KM#41.1 (1970-85) Rounded high relief portrait;
KM#41.2 (1985 only) Recut die, low relief portrait; wiry hair with bushy eyebrow.
Reverse die varieties:
Die A - small initials situated higher.
Die B - large initials situated lower.
Picture: © Images courtesy of Alexandr Prokofyev.
