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© Mike Bentley (CC BY-NC)
10 Cents - Elizabeth II 3rd Portrait; Treaty of Waitangi
1990 year| Copper-nickel | 5.65 g | 23.62 mm |
| Issuer | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1990 |
| 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 | 31 October 2006 |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#23315 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 61% |
Reverse
The traditional canoes, outriggers, sail boats, used in the first settlement of New Zealand by Maoris from Polynesia
Script: Latin
Lettering: 10
Designer: Wojciech Pietranik
Edge
Reeded
Comment
This 10 cent coin commemorates Waitangi Day, the national day of New Zealand, which marks the 150th anniversary of the initial signing – on 6 February 1840 – of the Treaty of Waitangi, which is regarded as the founding document of the nation. The first Waitangi Day was not celebrated until 1934, and it was made a national public holiday in 1974. The design of the reverse has a depiction of the traditional canoes, outriggers, sail boats, used in the first settlement of New Zealand by Maoris from Polynesia.The coin was issued in a Five Coin Uncirculated Set of Waitangi Commemorative coins. (10,000 Copies)
A silver proof version of the coin was also issued, see link (7,000 Copies)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it commemorates the 150th anniversary of the Treaty of Waitangi, which is considered the founding document of New Zealand. The Treaty was signed on February 6, 1840, between the British Crown and Maori chiefs, and it established a British governor and government in New Zealand, while also recognizing Maori ownership of their land and cultural rights. The coin's design features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on one side and a depiction of the Treaty of Waitangi on the other side, with the Maori words "Ko te tiriti o Waitangi" (The Treaty of Waitangi) written above the image. This coin was minted in 1990 as a non-circulating coin, meaning it was not intended for general circulation but rather as a collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Cents - Elizabeth II (3rd Portrait; Treaty of Waitangi) 1990 coin.
