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5 Dollars - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait; Fiordland Crested Penguin
2005 year| Copper-nickel | 27.22 g | 38.74 mm |
| Issuer | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2005 |
| 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#79985 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
Fiordland Crested Penguin sitting on its nest
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FIORDLAND CRESTED PENGUIN
FIVE DOLLARS
Edge
Milled
Comment
This coin features the Fiordland Penguin, also known as the Fiordland crested penguin, it is a crested penguin species endemic to New Zealand. It currently breeds along the south-western coasts of New Zealand's South Island as well as on Stewart Island/Rakiura and its outlying islands.The coin was issued individually in a coincard. (2,500 copies)
It was also included in the 7 coin Uncirculated Year Set. (3,000 copies)
A Silver Proof version of the coin was issued. (See link)
Interesting fact
The Fiordland Crested Penguin featured on the coin is a critically endangered species, with a population estimated to be less than 10,000 individuals.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 3000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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; Fiordland Crested Penguin) 2005 coin.
