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© Mike Bentley (CC BY-NC)
5 Dollars - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait; Morepork
1999 year| Copper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1999 |
| 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#94133 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
Morepork (Ninox novaeseelandiae) standing on branch, crescent moon to right, legend above and below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FIVE DOLLARS
MOREPORK
Designer: Michael McHalick
Edge
Reeded
Comment
This coin features the morepork, also called the ruru or Tasmanian spotted owl, is a small brown owl found throughout New Zealand and Tasmania. Described by Johann Friedrich Gmelin in 1788, it was for many years considered to be the same species as the Australian boobook of mainland Australia until 1999.The coin was issued individually in a coincard. (1,900 copies)
It was also included in the 7 coin Uncirculated Year Set. (3,199 copies)
A Silver proof version of the coin was also released. (See link)
Interesting fact
The 1999 New Zealand $5 coin featuring Elizabeth II (4th Portrait; Morepork) is unique in that it was the first coin to feature a nocturnal bird, the Morepork (also known as the New Zealand owlet-nightjar), on its reverse side. This design choice was meant to highlight the country's diverse wildlife and promote conservation efforts.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 3199 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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; Morepork) 1999 coin.
