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2 Cents - Elizabeth II 3rd portrait
| Bronze | 4.15 g | 21.1 mm |
| Issuer | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1986-1988 |
| 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#5216 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 11% |
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.Interesting fact
The 2 cent coin was the lowest denomination coin in circulation in New Zealand at the time, and it was also the first coin to feature the third portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, which was introduced in 1986. This portrait was designed by sculptor Raphael Maklouf and features a more mature image of the Queen, with a slightly different hairstyle and a more defined jawline. The coin's design also includes the inscription "ELIZABETH II" and "NEW ZEALAND" on either side of the Queen's image, as well as the date of issue and the coin's denomination.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1987 | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1988 | 9000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Cents - Elizabeth II (3rd portrait) 1986-1988 coin.
