© Mike Bentley (CC BY-NC)
© Mike Bentley (CC BY-NC)
5 Dollars - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait; Kereru
2001 year| Copper-nickel | 28.2 g | 38.6 mm |
| Issuer | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2001 |
| Value | 5 Dollars 5 NZD = USD 3.08 |
| Currency | Dollar (1967-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 28.2 g |
| Diameter | 38.6 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#94134 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
Kereru (Wood pigeon) on Kowhai tree branch and another in flight in the background.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FIVE DOLLARS
Kereru
Designer: Michael McHalick
Edge
Reeded
Comment
This coin features the Kereru. The Kererū or New Zealand pigeon is the only pigeon endemic to the New Zealand mainland. A large conspicuous pigeon with distinctive noisy wingbeats, it is the only remaining New Zealand bird capable of swallowing large fruit, and so is an important seed disperser for native trees.The coin was issued individually in a capsule in a black Flip Box. (1,500 copies)
It was also included in the 7 coin Uncirculated Year Set. (2,910 copies)
A Silver proof version of the coin was also released. (See link)
Interesting fact
The 5 Dollar - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait; Kereru) 2001 coin from New Zealand features a unique design of a Kereru, a native New Zealand bird, on the reverse side, which sets it apart from other coins in the series.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 2910 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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; Kereru) 2001 coin.
