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© Mike Bentley (CC BY-NC)
20 Cents - Elizabeth II 3rd Portrait; Treaty of Waitangi
1990 year| Copper-nickel | 11.31 g | 28.58 mm |
| Issuer | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1990 |
| Value | 20 Cents 0.20 NZD = USD 0.12 |
| Currency | Dollar (1967-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 11.31 g |
| Diameter | 28.58 mm |
| Thickness | 2.22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#18121 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 61% |
Reverse
The ship HMS Tory used to transport the first group of settlers from England to New Zealand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 20
Designer: Wojciech Pietranik
Edge
Reeded
Comment
This 20 cent coin commemorates Waitangi Day, the national day of New Zealand, which marks the 150th anniversary of the initial signing – on 6 February 1840 – of the Treaty of Waitangi, which is regarded as the founding document of the nation. The first Waitangi Day was not celebrated until 1934, and it was made a national public holiday in 1974. The design of the reverse has a depiction of the ship HMS Tory which was used to transport the first settlers from England to New Zealand.The coin was issued in a Five Coin Uncirculated Set of Waitangi Commemorative coins. (10,000 Copies)
A silver proof version of the coin was also issued, see link (7,000 Copies)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1990 New Zealand 20 cent coin featuring Elizabeth II (3rd Portrait; Treaty of Waitangi) is that it was the first coin to commemorate the Treaty of Waitangi, which is considered the founding document of New Zealand. The coin's design features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on one side and a depiction of the Treaty of Waitangi on the other, symbolizing the partnership between the British Crown and the indigenous Maori people. This coin is a unique piece of history that acknowledges the significant cultural and political event that shaped the country's future.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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