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5 Dollars - Elizabeth II 3rd Portrait; Royal Albatross, Silver Proof
1998 year| Silver (.925) | 28.28 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | 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 (.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#183732 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Flying and crying Royal Albatross.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ROYAL
ALBATROSS
FIVE DOLLARS
Designer: Michael McHalick
Edge
Reeded
Comment
This Sterling Silver coin features the Royal Albatross, one of the largest seabirds known. Renowned ocean wanderers, they travel vast distances from their breeding grounds to feed. The Royal Albatross, with its massive three metre wingspan, flies an estimated 190,000 kilometres a year.The coin was issued individually in a capsule in a plush case. (1,700 copies)
It was also included in the 7 coin Proof Year Set. (2,000 copies)
A Copper-nickel version of the coin was also released. (See link)
Interesting fact
The 1998 New Zealand $5 Silver Proof Coin featuring the 3rd portrait of Queen Elizabeth II and the Royal Albatross has a unique feature - it has a frosted effigy of the Queen, which gives it a distinctive look and sets it apart from other coins.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 2000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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; Royal Albatross, Silver Proof) 1998 coin.
