5 Dollars - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait; Tuatara, Silver Proof
2007 year| Silver (.999) | 31.1 g | 38.7 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 | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 31.1 g |
| Diameter | 38.7 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#270860 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Tuatara Lizard facing right
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TUATARA
FIVE DOLLARS
Designer: Royal Australian Mint
Edge
Reeded
Comment
This Silver Proof 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 capsule in a plush case. (2,700 copies)
It was also included in the 6 coin Proof Year Set. (2,200 copies)
A Copper-nickel version of the coin was also released. (See link)
Interesting fact
The 2007 New Zealand $5 Silver Proof Elizabeth II (4th Portrait; Tuatara) coin features a unique design that showcases the country's native tuatara reptile, which is a symbol of longevity and survival. The coin's obverse side features the fourth portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, while the reverse side features a detailed representation of a tuatara, with its distinctive spiky scales and spiky crest running along its back. The coin's silver content and proof finish add to its collectibility and numismatic value.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 2200 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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, Silver Proof) 2007 coin.
