50 Cents - Charles III 1st Portrait
2024 year| Copper-nickel | 5.6 g | 24.75 mm |
| Location | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Issuing institution | New Zealand Post |
| King | Charles III (2022-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2024 |
| Value | 50 Cents 0.50 NZD = USD 0.31 |
| Currency | Dollar (1967-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 5.6 g |
| Diameter | 24.75 mm |
| Thickness | 1.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#433070 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
The barque HMS Endeavour, commanded by Capt. James Cook on his first exploration of the Pacific in 1769-1771, sailing to the right, passing in front of Mount Taranaki (Mount Egmont), denomination above left, legend below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
50
JB
ENDEAVOUR
Designer: George James Berry
Edge
Plain
Comment
The 50-cent coin features the HMS Endeavour, the ship Captain Cook arrived on when he became the first Briton to reach New Zealand in October 1769.
Minted in Proof Finish by the Royal Dutch Mint each coin is specially dated 2024 and is the first to feature the portrait of King Charles III.
The Proof coin is also composed of different metal to the circulation issue. Instead of Copper plated Steel it is made of Copper-nickel.
This coin has also been issued in a PNC.
Interesting fact
The 50 Cents - Charles III (1st Portrait) 2024 coin is a non-circulating coin, meaning it is not intended for general circulation and is instead produced in limited quantities for collectors.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Cents - Charles III (1st Portrait) 2024 coin.
