10 Dollars - Elizabeth II (3rd Portrait; Karl Benz) 1998 front 10 Dollars - Elizabeth II (3rd Portrait; Karl Benz) 1998 back
10 Dollars - Elizabeth II (3rd Portrait; Karl Benz) 1998 photo
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10 Dollars - Elizabeth II 3rd Portrait; Karl Benz

1998 year
Brass (95% Cu, 5% Zn) 31.1 g 38.61 mm
Description
Issuer
New Zealand
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1998
Value
10 Dollars 10 NZD = USD 6.16
Currency
Dollar (1967-date)
Composition
Brass (95% Cu, 5% Zn)
Weight
31.1 g
Diameter
38.61 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#48844
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

Karl Benz driving his automobile left, legend above, denomination below..

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ONE HUNDRED YEARS OF MOTORING
BENZ
TEN DOLLARS

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on one side and a depiction of Karl Benz, the inventor of the first gasoline-powered car, on the other. This coin was issued in 1998 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Benz's invention.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1998  2000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Dollars - Elizabeth II (3rd Portrait; Karl Benz) 1998 coin.