© Mike Bentley (CC BY-NC)
© Mike Bentley (CC BY-NC)
50 Cents - Elizabeth II 2nd Portrait
1969 year| Copper-nickel | 13.61 g | 31.75 mm |
| Issuer | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1969 |
| Value | 50 Cents (0.50 NZD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1967-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 13.61 g |
| Diameter | 31.75 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 31 October 2006 |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#22619 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 28% |
Reverse
The barque HMS Endeavour, commanded by Lt. 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
ENDEAVOUR
Designer: George James Berry
Edge
Smooth with Incuse legend
Lettering: COOK BI-CENTENARY 1769 - 1969
Comment
This coin was not issued into circulation. It was issued in two different ways. Firstly as a BU Specimen Set with blue label which contained polished coins, (sometimes described as prooflike). Secondly as ordinary coins in an Uncirculated Set with pink label.It had a different edge treatment to the normal 50 cent coin. It was smooth with an inscription as shown above. Large 50 cent coins were demonetised on 31/10/2006.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1969 New Zealand 50 Cents coin featuring Elizabeth II (2nd Portrait) is that it was minted in a relatively small quantity of only 10,000 pieces, making it a rare and sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | 50000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Cents - Elizabeth II (2nd Portrait) 1969 coin.
