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50 Cents - Elizabeth II 3rd Portrait; Treaty of Waitangi, Silver Proof
1990 year| Silver (.925) | 15.74 g | 31.75 mm |
| Issuer | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1990 |
| Value | 50 Cents 0.50 NZD = USD 0.31 |
| Currency | Dollar (1967-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 15.74 g |
| Diameter | 31.75 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#83912 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
Child with shovel sitting beside tree, value slanted at right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 50
Designer: Wojciech Pietranik
Edge
Reeded
Comment
This Fine Silver 50 cent coin commemorates Waitangi Day, the national day of New Zealand, which marks the 150th anniversary of the initial signing – on 6 February 1840 – of the Treaty of Waitangi, which is regarded as the founding document of the nation. The first Waitangi Day was not celebrated until 1934, and it was made a national public holiday in 1974. The design of the reverse has a Child and Tree symbolising the planting of 700,000 trees during 1990. One for each child in New Zealand.The coin was also issued in copper-nickel.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Treaty of Waitangi, which is considered the founding document of New Zealand. The Treaty was signed in 1840 by representatives of the British Crown and various Māori chiefs, and it established a British governor and government in New Zealand while also recognizing the rights of the Māori people. The coin's design features an image of Queen Elizabeth II on one side and a depiction of the Treaty of Waitangi on the other, with the inscription "Treaty of Waitangi 1840-1990" above it. This coin is a unique and meaningful way to honor the history and culture of New Zealand.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 7000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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