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5 Dollars - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait; Pied Cormorant, Mule
2000 year| Copper-nickel | 32.2 g | 38.6 mm |
| Issuer | New Zealand and Solomon Islands |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2000 |
| Value | 5 Dollars 5 NZD = USD 3.08 |
| Currency | Dollar (1967-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 32.2 g |
| Diameter | 38.6 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#118418 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Perching Pied Cormorant
Script: Latin
Lettering:
$5
PIED CORMORANT
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Mule piece struck using obverse die from Solomon Islands 5 Dollars, KM#67-68, and reverse die from New Zealand Pied Cormorant 5 Dollars, KM#125.Estimated 50 pieces issued in 2000 New Zealand mint sets.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique mule design, with the obverse (front) featuring the 4th portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, while the reverse (back) features a Pied Cormorant, a bird species native to New Zealand and the Solomon Islands. This combination of designs is not commonly found on coins, making it a distinctive and interesting piece for collectors.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 50 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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; Pied Cormorant, Mule) 2000 coin.
