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10 Cents - Elizabeth II 3rd Portrait; Treaty of Waitangi, Silver Proof
1990 year| Silver (.925) | 6.53 g | 23.62 mm |
| Issuer | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1990 |
| Value | 10 Cents 0.10 NZD = USD 0.06 |
| Currency | Dollar (1967-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 6.53 g |
| Diameter | 23.62 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#83910 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
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 Fine Silver 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 also issued in copper-nickel.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Treaty of Waitangi, which is considered the founding document of New Zealand. The Treaty of Waitangi 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 lands and cultural rights. The coin's design features an image of Queen Elizabeth II on one side and a depiction of a Maori meeting house and a Union Jack on the other side, symbolizing the treaty and its significance in New Zealand's history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 7000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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