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5 Dollars - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait; Fairy Tern
2012 year| Copper-nickel | 31.1 g | 38.7 mm |
| Issuer | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2012 |
| Value | 5 Dollars 5 NZD = USD 3.08 |
| Currency | Dollar (1967-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 31.1 g |
| Diameter | 38.7 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#41737 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
The New Zealand Fairy Tern captured both as a bird in flight and in its natural nesting habitat. The mother and chicks are depicted in an egg-shaped vignette.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FAIRY TERN (STERNA NEREIS DAVISAE)
FIVE DOLLARS
Edge
Reeded
Comment
This coin features the Fairy Tern. The New Zealand fairy tern or tara-iti is a subspecies of the fairy tern endemic to New Zealand. It is New Zealand's rarest native breeding bird, with about 40 individuals left in the wild. It nests at four coastal locations between Whangarei and Auckland in the North Island.The coin was issued individually in a coincard. (2,000 copies)
It was also included in the 6 coin Uncirculated Year Set. (2,000 copies)
A Silver proof version of the coin was also released.
Interesting fact
The 5 Dollar Elizabeth II (4th Portrait; Fairy Tern) 2012 coin from New Zealand features a unique design that showcases a Fairy Tern, a small seabird native to the country, on the reverse side. This coin is a non-circulating coin, meaning it was not intended for general circulation and was instead produced for collectors. The coin is made of copper-nickel and weighs 31.1 grams. It's an interesting fact that the coin's design was created by the New Zealand Mint's in-house designer, Simon Atkinson, who is known for his work on various other coins and medals.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 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 (4th Portrait; Fairy Tern) 2012 coin.
