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5 Dollars - Elizabeth II 3rd Portrait; Kupe
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#23335 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 67% |
Reverse
Kupe, Mythological Maori Hero, the discoverer of Aotearoa (New Zealand).
Script: Latin
Lettering:
THE DISCOVERERS KUPE
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 Kupe, who according to Maori mythology was responsible for the original discovery of uninhabited Aotearoa (New Zealand) in the 10th century.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
The 1992 New Zealand $5 coin featuring Elizabeth II (3rd Portrait; Kupe) is interesting because it was designed by sculptor and coin designer, Raphael Maklouf, who is known for his unique and distinctive style that blends traditional and modern elements. The coin's design features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on one side and a depiction of Kupe, a famous Maori navigator, on the other. The coin was minted to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi, which is considered the founding document of New Zealand as a nation.
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; Kupe) 1992 coin.
