5 Dollars - Elizabeth II (3rd Portrait; Sheep fleece, Silver Proof) 1998 front 5 Dollars - Elizabeth II (3rd Portrait; Sheep fleece, Silver Proof) 1998 back
5 Dollars - Elizabeth II (3rd Portrait; Sheep fleece, Silver Proof) 1998 photo
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5 Dollars - Elizabeth II 3rd Portrait; Sheep fleece, Silver Proof

1998 year
Silver (.999) 6 g 23 mm
Description
Issuer
New Zealand
Issuing bank
Reserve Bank of 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 (.999)
Weight
6 g
Diameter
23 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#186584
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Sheep fleece.

Script: Latin

Lettering: FIVE DOLLARS

Designer: Michael McHalick

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Issued in a 4 coin Proof Set

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1998 New Zealand 5 Dollar Silver Proof Coin featuring Elizabeth II (3rd Portrait) with a sheep fleece design is that it has a unique feature - a small patch of real sheep's wool embedded in the coin's design. This distinctive touch adds an extra layer of authenticity to the coin's agricultural theme, making it a truly distinctive collector's item.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1998  1200 - - - - - -

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; Sheep fleece, Silver Proof) 1998 coin.