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5 Dollars - Elizabeth II 3rd Portrait; Abel Tasman
1992 year| Copper-nickel | 27.22 g | 38.73 mm |
| Issuer | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1992 |
| Value | 5 Dollars 5 NZD = USD 3.08 |
| Currency | Dollar (1967-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 27.22 g |
| Diameter | 38.73 mm |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#23336 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 67% |
Reverse
Bust Abel Tasman
Script: Latin
Lettering:
THE DISCOVERERS TASMAN
5 DOLLARS
Designer: Milena Milan
Edge
Milled
Comment
This commemorative $5 coin was struck by the RAM and issued by the Reserve Bank of New Zealand as part of a four coin uncirculated set. The coin set was promoting EXPO 92 which was held in New Zealand that year. This particular coin celebrates Abel Tasman who is credited with being the first European to sight New Zealand in 1642 after he also discovered Tasmania.This was front & back of the Slipcard that the four coin set came in.
This is the First 3 pages of the fold out set.
These are the Final 3 pages of the fold out set.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 5 Dollars - Elizabeth II (3rd Portrait; Abel Tasman) 1992 from New Zealand is that it features a unique design that commemorates the 400th anniversary of Abel Tasman's discovery of New Zealand. The coin's reverse side depicts a portrait of Abel Tasman, along with a map of New Zealand and a sailing ship, symbolizing Tasman's historic voyage to the country. This design was created by the New Zealand Mint and is not found on any other coin.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 40000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Dollars - Elizabeth II (3rd Portrait; Abel Tasman) 1992 coin.
