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5 Dollars - Elizabeth II 3rd Portrait; Kaka, Silver Proof
1996 year| Silver (.925) | 28.28 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1996 |
| Value | 5 Dollars 5 NZD = USD 3.08 |
| Currency | Dollar (1967-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#181339 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Kaka (Bush Parrot) sitting on a branch, denomination above.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FIVE DOLLARS
KAKA
Designer: Michael McHalick
Edge
Reeded
Comment
This Sterling silver coin features the Kaka, which is a native New Zealand Bush Parrot. They are perfectly adapted to living and feeding entirely in the forest.They are fast flyers and have a powerful beak and a very varied diet. They eat insects and their larvae as well as many kinds of nectar, seeds, and succulent forest fruit. The Kaka feeds in noisy flocks, mainly in early morning and late evening.The coin was issued individually in a capsule in a plush case (2,334 copies)
It was also included in the annual 7 coin Proof Year Set. (2,569 copies)
A Copper-nickel version of the coin was also released. (See link)
Interesting fact
The 1996 $5 Elizabeth II (3rd Portrait; Kaka, Silver Proof) coin from New Zealand features a unique design element - a kaka, which is a native New Zealand parrot, perched on the Queen's shoulder. This coin is a rare and beautiful example of numismatic art, showcasing the country's natural heritage and its respect for the monarch.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 2569 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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; Kaka, Silver Proof) 1996 coin.
