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© Mike Bentley (CC BY-NC)
5 Dollars - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait; Chatham Island Taiko
2004 year| Copper-nickel | 27.22 g | 38.74 mm |
| Issuer | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2004 |
| Value | 5 Dollars 5 NZD = USD 3.08 |
| Currency | Dollar (1967-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 27.22 g |
| Diameter | 38.74 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#79983 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Chatham Island Taiko resting on fern leaf, another one flying in the background.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CHATHAM ISLAND TAIKO
FIVE DOLLARS
Edge
Milled
Comment
This coin features the Chatham Island tāiko. It is a small seabird in the gadfly petrel genus, Pterodroma. Found exclusively on Chatham Island, New Zealand it is one of the rarest birds in the world, believed to be extinct for over 100 years before its rediscovery in the 1970s.The coin was issued individually in a coincard. (1,350 copies)
It was also included in the 7 coin Uncirculated Year Set. (2,800 copies)
A Silver Proof version of the coin was issued. (See link)
Interesting fact
The Chatham Island Taiko, featured on the 2004 New Zealand $5 coin, is a rare and endangered species of bird that is endemic to the Chatham Islands, located about 800 kilometers east of New Zealand's mainland. The coin's design showcases the Taiko's distinctive black and white feathers, and its limited mintage of 1,000 coins makes it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists and bird enthusiasts.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 2800 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (4th Portrait; Chatham Island Taiko) 2004 coin.
