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5 Dollars - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait - Fairy Tern; Silver Proof
2012 year| Silver (.999) (1 troy oz) | 31.1035 g | 38.7 mm |
| Issuer | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | Reserve Bank of 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 | Silver (.999) (1 troy oz) |
| Weight | 31.1035 g |
| Diameter | 38.7 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#346863 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
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 Limited Edition Collector Box. (4,000 copies)
https://collectables.nzpost.co.nz/2012-new-zealand-annual-coin-fairy-tern-silver-proof-coin-pid-cu2bspcn/
It was also included in the 6 coin 2012 New Zealand Annual Coin: Fairy Tern Proof Currency Set (1,500 copies)
https://collectables.nzpost.co.nz/2012-new-zealand-annual-coin-fairy-tern-proof-currency-set-pid-cu2bpccs/
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2012 New Zealand Silver Proof 5 Dollar coin featuring Elizabeth II and the Fairy Tern is that it has a unique feature that sets it apart from other coins. The coin has a frosted cameo effect, which gives the coin a distinctive look. The frosted cameo effect is achieved by applying a special technique to the die that creates a textured, frosted finish on the coin's surface. This technique gives the coin a three-dimensional appearance and adds depth and detail to the design. The frosted cameo effect is particularly noticeable on the coin's portrait of Elizabeth II, which stands out against the proof background. This feature adds an extra layer of beauty and collectibility to the coin, making it a sought-after item among coin collectors.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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; Silver Proof) 2012 coin.
