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5 Dollars - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait; New Zealand Falcon; Silver Proof
2006 year| Silver (.999) | 29.05 g | 38.74 mm |
| Issuer | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2006 |
| Value | 5 Dollars 5 NZD = USD 3.08 |
| Currency | Dollar (1967-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 29.05 g |
| Diameter | 38.74 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#350196 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
A New Zealand Falcon with wings open ready to take flight.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NEW ZEALAND FALCON
FIVE DOLLARS
Edge
Reeded
Comment
This Fine Silver proof coin features the New Zealand Falcon which is New Zealand's only falcon. Other common names for the bird are bush hawk and sparrow hawk. It is frequently mistaken for the larger and more common swamp harrier. It is the country's most threatened bird of prey, with only around 3000–5000 breeding pairs remaining.A Copper-nickel version of the coin was issued in an individual coincard and in the Annual Year set.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 5 Dollars - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait; New Zealand Falcon; Silver Proof) 2006 from New Zealand is that it features a unique design of the New Zealand Falcon, also known as the Karearea, on the reverse side of the coin. The Falcon is a symbol of strength, speed, and agility, and it is considered a sacred animal in Maori culture. The coin's design was created by the renowned New Zealand artist, Arnold Riley, and it is a rare and valuable collector's item for coin enthusiasts.
