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50 Cents - Elizabeth II 3rd portrait
| Copper-nickel | 13.61 g | 31.75 mm |
| Issuer | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1986-1998 |
| 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 | 1 November 2006 |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#3527 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 8% |
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
ENDEAVOUR
Designer: George James Berry
Edge
Segmented reeding
Comment
1988 reverse die varieties:Die A has an additional sheet (rope) to the rigging of the Endeavour, Die B lacks this additional sheet and has a different lettering for the engraver's initials to the right;
