5 Dollars - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait; Giant Kōkopu
2003 year| Copper-nickel | 27.22 g | 38.74 mm |
| Issuer | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2003 |
| 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#19312 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 80% |
Reverse
Giant kōkopu (Galaxias argenteus) facing left amongst flora, denomination above, legend below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FIVE DOLLARS
GIANT KOKOPU
Designer: Michael McHalick
Edge
Reeded
Comment
This coin features the giant kōkopu which is a threatened species of ray-finned fish in the genus Galaxias, found only in New Zealand. It can reach up to 58 cm in length and 2.7 kg in weight, making it the largest species in the family Galaxiidae.
The coin was issued individually in a capsule in a plush case. (2,400 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
One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 5 Dollars - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait; Giant Kōkopu) 2003 from New Zealand is that it features a unique design of the Giant Kōkopu, a species of fish found only in New Zealand, on the reverse side of the coin. This design was created by the New Zealand Mint to highlight the country's unique wildlife and to promote conservation efforts. The coin's design also includes the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse side, making it a unique blend of New Zealand's natural heritage and its royal legacy.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 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; Giant Kōkopu) 2003 coin.
