50 Cents - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait; Centenary of the 1918 Armistice) 2018 front 50 Cents - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait; Centenary of the 1918 Armistice) 2018 back
50 Cents - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait; Centenary of the 1918 Armistice) 2018 photo
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50 Cents - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait; Centenary of the 1918 Armistice

2018 year
Nickel plated steel (Pad Printed) 5 g 24.75 mm
Description
Issuer
New Zealand
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
2018
Value
50 Cents 0.50 NZD = USD 0.31
Currency
Dollar (1967-date)
Composition
Nickel plated steel (Pad Printed)
Weight
5 g
Diameter
24.75 mm
Thickness
1.7 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled, Coloured
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#139787
Rarity index
16%

Reverse

Colourised RNZRSA red poppy surrounded by a remembrance wreath with silver fern and koru elements, legend around, dates and denomination below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
·ELEVENTH HOUR OF THE ELEVENTH DAY OF THE ELEVENTH MONTH·
1918-2018
50 CENTS

Designer: Dave Burke

Edge

Plain

Comment

Issued in 20 piece rolls.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was released to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Armistice that ended World War I, which ended on November 11, 1918. The coin features a unique design that includes a poppy, a symbol of remembrance and hope, and the words "Lest We Forget" on the reverse side. The coin was minted in 2018 and was a part of a special collection issued by the Reserve Bank of New Zealand to honor the centenary of the Armistice.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2018  2000000 - - - - - -

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