5 Dollars - Elizabeth II (3rd Portrait; Rugby World Cup) 1991 front 5 Dollars - Elizabeth II (3rd Portrait; Rugby World Cup) 1991 back
5 Dollars - Elizabeth II (3rd Portrait; Rugby World Cup) 1991 photo
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5 Dollars - Elizabeth II 3rd Portrait; Rugby World Cup

1991 year
Copper-nickel 27.22 g 38.73 mm
Description
Issuer
New Zealand
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1991
Value
5 Dollars 5 NZD = USD 3.08
Currency
Dollar (1967-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
27.22 g
Diameter
38.73 mm
Thickness
3 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#18266
Rarity index
61%

Reverse

The Webb Ellis Cup and two Rugby Players, one of whom is wearing the uniform of The New Zealand All Blacks.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
RUGBY WORLD CUP 1991
FIVE DOLLARS

Edge

Fully Milled

Comment

This coin was issued to commemorate the Rugby World Cup played in Britain and France in 1991.
120,000 coins were minted and 20,000 of them were included in the 1991 Uncirculated set with 6 other standard denomination New Zealand coins.
The Uncirculated Set came in a fold out card inside a sleeve. This was the front and back of the sleeve


This was the inside of the UNC Set fold out card


This was the outside of the UNC Set fold out card


The Coin was also issued by itself in a folding coincard with sleeve.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 5 Dollars - Elizabeth II (3rd Portrait; Rugby World Cup) 1991 from New Zealand is that it was minted to commemorate the 1991 Rugby World Cup, which was hosted by New Zealand. The coin features an image of Queen Elizabeth II on one side and a rugby player in action on the other. The coin's design was created by New Zealand artist and sculptor, Ian Rank-Broadley, and it was minted by the Royal Australian Mint.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1991  20000 - - - - - -

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