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2 Cents - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait
| Bronze | 4.15 g | 21.1 mm |
| Issuer | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1967-1985 |
| Value | 2 Cents (0.02 NZD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1967-date) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 4.15 g |
| Diameter | 21.1 mm |
| Thickness | 1.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 30 April 1990 |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#5215 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 4% |
Reverse
Kowhai flowers around denomination.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
2
JB
Designer: George James Berry
Edge
Plain
Comment
Kowhai flower (Sophora microphylla) is also known as weeping kōwhai and small-leaved kōwhai.
For the varieties between BU/Proof and circulation coins, please see the “Comments section” of the 1 cent coin
Obverse die varieties:
KM#32.1 (1967-85) Rounded high relief portrait
KM#32.2 (1984-85) Die recut, low relief portrait
1971 date varieties
