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© Mike Bentley (CC BY-NC)
5 Dollars - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait; Tuatara
2007 year| Copper-nickel | 27.22 g | 38.74 mm |
| Issuer | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2007 |
| Value | 5 Dollars 5 NZD = USD 3.08 |
| Currency | Dollar (1967-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 27.22 g |
| Diameter | 38.74 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#79984 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
Tuatara Lizard facing right
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TUATARA
FIVE DOLLARS
Designer: Royal Australian Mint
Edge
Milled.
Comment
This coin features the Tuatara. They are reptiles endemic to New Zealand, belonging to the genus Sphenodon. Although resembling most lizards, they are part of a distinct lineage, the order Rhynchocephalia. Their name derives from the Māori language, and means "peaks on the back".The coin was issued individually in a coincard. (2,200 copies)
It was also included in the 6 coin Uncirculated Year Set. (3,500 copies)
A Silver proof version of the coin was also released. (See link)
Interesting fact
The 5 Dollar Elizabeth II (4th Portrait; Tuatara) 2007 coin from New Zealand features a unique design element - a tuatara, a reptile native to New Zealand, on the reverse side. This coin is a non-circulating coin, meaning it was not intended for general circulation and was instead produced for collectors.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 3500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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; Tuatara) 2007 coin.
