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© brismike (CC BY-NC)
10 Cents - Elizabeth II 3rd portrait
| Copper-nickel | 5.65 g | 23.62 mm |
| Issuer | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1986-1998 |
| 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#3523 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 6% |
Reverse
Māori koruru (carved mask) with Māori rafter patterns, denomination above.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
10
J B
Designer: George James Berry
Edge
Reeded
Comment
From the Reserve Bank of New Zealand website, on the significance of the design: "Koruru feature particularly strongly at the apex of the gable of a large carved house that was symbolic of the face of an important Māori ancestor from that part of the country. This particular koruru was designed by Mr James Berry specifically for use on New Zealand currency and is representative of designs from various regions."
Reverse
Die A - small initials situated higher.
Die B - large initials situated lower.
