5 Dollars - Elizabeth II (3rd Portrait; Four Stars, Silver Proof) 1998 front 5 Dollars - Elizabeth II (3rd Portrait; Four Stars, Silver Proof) 1998 back
5 Dollars - Elizabeth II (3rd Portrait; Four Stars, Silver Proof) 1998 photo
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5 Dollars - Elizabeth II 3rd Portrait; Four Stars, Silver Proof

1998 year
Silver (.999) 6 g 23 mm
Description
Issuer
New Zealand
Issuing bank
Reserve Bank of New Zealand
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1998
Value
5 Dollars 5 NZD = USD 3.08
Currency
Dollar (1967-date)
Composition
Silver (.999)
Weight
6 g
Diameter
23 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#186342
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Southern Cross constellation - Four 5 pointed 4 stars.

Script: Latin

Lettering: FIVE DOLLARS

Designer: Michael McHalick

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Issued in a 4 coin Proof Set

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1998 New Zealand 5 Dollar Silver Proof Coin featuring Elizabeth II (3rd Portrait; Four Stars) is that it has a unique feature that sets it apart from other coins. The coin has a distinctive "four-star" design on the obverse (front) side, which represents the four stars on the New Zealand flag. This design element was specifically added to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi, a significant event in New Zealand's history. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, making it a fascinating piece of numismatic history.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1998  1200 - - - - - -

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