10 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Wernher von Braun) 1992 front 10 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Wernher von Braun) 1992 back
10 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Wernher von Braun) 1992 photo
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10 Dollars - Elizabeth II Wernher von Braun

1992 year
Silver (.925) 31.04 g -
Description
Issuer
Niue
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1992
Value
10 Dollars 10 NZD = USD 6.16
Currency
Dollar of New Zealand (1987-date)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
31.04 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#217543
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

Wernher von Braun

Script: Latin

Lettering:
WERNHER VON BRAUN 1912 - 1977
10 DOLLARS

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features Wernher von Braun, a German-born physicist and engineer who played a significant role in the development of rocket technology in the 20th century. He is best known for his work on the development of the V-2 rocket and later the Saturn V rocket that carried astronauts to the Moon. The coin's design highlights his contributions to space exploration and commemorates his legacy.