5 Dollars - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait; Hamilton Frog
2008 year| Copper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2008 |
| Value | 5 Dollars 5 NZD = USD 3.08 |
| Currency | Dollar (1967-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#41781 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 76% |
Reverse
Frog perched on branch at center.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HAMILTON'S FROG
FIVE DOLLARS
Designer: Chris Waind
Edge
Reeded
Comment
This coin features the Hamilton's frog which is a primitive frog native to New Zealand, one of only four extant species belonging to the family Leiopelmatidae. The male remains with the eggs to protect them and allows the tadpoles to climb onto his back where they are kept moist.The coin was issued individually in a coincard. (1,999 copies)
It was also included in the 6 coin Uncirculated Year Set. (2,631 copies)
A Silver proof version of the coin was also released. (Not on Numista yet)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2008 New Zealand $5 coin featuring Elizabeth II (4th Portrait; Hamilton Frog) is that it was designed by a 17-year-old student, Emily Siddell, who won a nationwide competition held by the Reserve Bank of New Zealand to create a new coin design. This coin was the first time a New Zealand coin had been designed by a member of the public.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 2631 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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; Hamilton Frog) 2008 coin.
