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5 Cents - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait
| Copper-nickel | 2.83 g | 19.43 mm |
| Issuer | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1967-1985 |
| Value | 5 Cents (0.05 NZD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1967-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 2.83 g |
| Diameter | 19.43 mm |
| Thickness | 1.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1 November 2006 |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#1123 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 4% |
Reverse
A Tuatara (Sphenodon punctatus) & denomination.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
5
JB
Designer: George James Berry
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The tuatara is a native lizard to New Zealand and one of the oldest of all living reptiles. It grows up to 0.6m in length and can be traced back 180 million years. The tuatara has been given special protection by an Act of Parliament.
Obverse die varieties:
KM#34.1 (1967-85) Rounded high relief portrait;
KM#34.2 (1985 only) Die recut, low relief portrait;
To see varieties between the circulation and BU/Proof coins please see here:
N#1846
1980 date varieties:
Business strike for circulation ovoid 0 in date;
BU & Proof strike for set issue round O in date;
