20 Cents - Elizabeth II 4th portrait; Pukaki, Magnetic
| Nickel plated steel | 4 g | 21.75 mm |
| Issuer | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| King | Charles III (2022-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 2006-2022 |
| Value | 20 Cents 0.20 NZD = USD 0.12 |
| Currency | Dollar (1967-date) |
| Composition | Nickel plated steel |
| Weight | 4 g |
| Diameter | 21.75 mm |
| Thickness | 1.56 mm |
| Shape | Spanish flower |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#2619 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 4% |
Reverse
Maori carving depicting Pukaki, a chief of the Ngāti Whakaue iwi (tribe) of Te Arawa.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 20
Designer: Robert Maurice Conly
Edge
Plain with seven indentations ('Spanish flower')
Comment
The reverse is a reproduction of a remarkable Māori carving representing the 18th century Māori warrior leader called Pukaki, who was a Rangatira (Chief) of the Ngati Whakaue iwi of Te Arawa in the Rotorua district. The original carving was made in 1836 and today it can be viewed in the entrance of the Rotorua Museum. The figure is flanked by Māori motifs.
This coin was first issued into circulation in 2006. It was replacing the old larger heavier copper-nickel version of the 20 cent coin first issued in 1967. The Reserve Bank of NZ & the NZ Post Office issued a Limited Edition special set of coins called "Small Change Smaller Change" to celebrate the redesign of this coin and the 10 & 50 cent coins and the removal of the 5 cent coin.
