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

1991 year
Silver (.925) 28.28 g 38.61 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
Silver (.925)
Weight
28.28 g
Diameter
38.61 mm
Thickness
3 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#18104
Rarity index
74%

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

Reeded

Comment

This Sterling Silver proof coin was issued to commemorate the Rugby World Cup played in Britain and France in 1991.
30,000 coins were minted and 15,000 of them were included in the 1991 Proof Year Set with 6 other standard denomination New Zealand coins. 15,000 were issued individually in a capsule in a plush case.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin 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 design depicting a rugby player in action on the other. The coin's unique design and limited mintage make it a highly sought-after collector's item among rugby fans and coin collectors.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1991  15000 - - - - - -

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; Rugby World Cup, Silver Proof) 1991 coin.