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2 Dollars - Elizabeth II 3rd portrait
| Aluminium bronze | 10 g | 26.5 mm |
| Issuer | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1990-1998 |
| Value | 2 Dollars 2 NZD = USD 1.23 |
| Currency | Dollar (1967-date) |
| Composition | Aluminium bronze |
| Weight | 10 g |
| Diameter | 26.5 mm |
| Thickness | 2.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#2653 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 6% |
Reverse
Kotuku (white heron) surrounded by a Maori motif, denomination below.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TWO DOLLARS
Designer: Robert Maurice Conly
Edge
Fully milled with an Incuse channel with 10 raised dimples
Comment
The Kōtuku or Whte Heron is one of New Zealand's rarest birds and is held in high regard in Māori mythology.There are no 1993 issues of this coin. the Kingfisher commemorative $2 was issued in that year. (See link)
1997 circulation issues were recalled in January 1998 because a slight variation in the metal composition resulted in many parking, gaming and vending machines rejecting them. This affected the coins' electrical conductivity, which is used as an authenticity test by many of these machines. It is unknown how many 1997 $2 coins remain in circulation.
Interesting fact
The 2 Dollar coin featuring Elizabeth II (3rd portrait) from New Zealand was the first bi-metallic coin introduced in the country. It was introduced in 1990 and was in circulation until 1998. The coin's unique design, featuring a brass plug in the center surrounded by an aluminum bronze ring, made it easily distinguishable from other coins in circulation.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 30028000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1991 | 15000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1992 | 9000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1994 | 4600 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1995 | 3560 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1996 | 2569 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1997 | 2132 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1998 | 2000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Dollars - Elizabeth II (3rd portrait) 1990-1998 coin.
