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5 Dollars - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait; Morepork, Silver Proof
1999 year| Silver (.999) | 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 | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#118410 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
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 Silver Proof 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 capsule in a plush case. (3,600 copies)
It was also included in the 7 coin Proof Year Set. (1,800 copies)
A Copper-nickel version of the coin was also released. (See link)
Interesting fact
The 1999 New Zealand $5 Silver Proof Coin featuring the 4th portrait of Queen Elizabeth II and the Morepork (a type of owl) has a unique feature - it has a mirror-like finish on the reverse side, creating a beautiful reflective effect.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 1800 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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, Silver Proof) 1999 coin.
