© Oceanic Mint
© Oceanic Mint
5 Dollars - Elizabeth II 3rd Portrait; James Clark Ross
1995 year| Silver (.925) | 31.47 g | 38 mm |
| Issuer | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1995 |
| Value | 5 Dollars 5 NZD = USD 3.08 |
| Currency | Dollar (1967-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 31.47 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#77968 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Bust of James Clark Ross facing, outline of New Zealand beside, outline of Antarctica below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
JAMES CLARK ROSS 1800-1862
ROSS
DEPENDENCY
ANTARCTICA
5
DOLLARS
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it commemorates James Clark Ross, a British Royal Navy officer and explorer who conducted extensive surveys of the Arctic and Antarctic regions in the early 19th century. The coin's design features a portrait of Ross on the obverse, and a depiction of the HMS Erebus, the ship he commanded during his Antarctic expedition, on the reverse. The coin was issued in 1995 by the Reserve Bank of New Zealand as part of a series honoring notable explorers and their achievements.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 13000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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; James Clark Ross) 1995 coin.
