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© Mike Bentley (CC BY-NC)
5 Dollars - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait; Maui's Dolphin, Silver Proof
2010 year| Silver (.999) | 31.1 g | 38.7 mm |
| Issuer | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2010 |
| Value | 5 Dollars 5 NZD = USD 3.08 |
| Currency | Dollar (1967-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 31.1 g |
| Diameter | 38.7 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#270802 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
A Maui's dolphin and its calf leaping from the waters of their natural habitat near Taranaki. The nine waves represent the age at which the Maui's dolphins reproduce
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FIVE DOLLARS
MAUI'S DOLPHIN
Designer: Ken Wright
Edge
Reeded
Comment
This Silver Proof (.999) coin features the Māui dolphin or popoto which is a subspecies of the Hector's dolphin —New Zealand's only endemic cetacean species. Māui dolphin are only found off the west coast of New Zealand's North Island, and are now one of the rarest and smallest dolphin subspecies globally.The coin was issued individually in a capsule in a plush case. (2,500 copies)
It was also included in the 6 coin Proof Year Set. (1,500 copies)
A Copper-nickel version of the coin was also released. (See link)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 5 Dollars - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait; Maui's Dolphin, Silver Proof) 2010 from New Zealand is that it features a unique design of Maui's Dolphin, which is a rare and endangered species of dolphin found only in the waters of New Zealand. The coin's design highlights the importance of conservation efforts to protect this magnificent creature and its habitat.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 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; Maui's Dolphin, Silver Proof) 2010 coin.
