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© brismike (CC BY-NC)
50 Cents - Elizabeth II 4th portrait; Magnetic
| Nickel plated steel | 5 g | 24.75 mm |
| Issuer | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| King | Charles III (2022-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 2006-2023 |
| Value | 50 Cents 0.50 NZD = USD 0.31 |
| Currency | Dollar (1967-date) |
| Composition | Nickel plated steel |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 24.75 mm |
| Thickness | 1.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#3927 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 5% |
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
JB
Designer: George James Berry
Edge
Plain
Comment
This coin was first issued into circulation in 2006. It was replacing the old larger heavier copper-nickel version of the 50 cent coin first issued in 1967. The Reserve Bank of NZ & the NZ Post Office issued a Limited Edition special set of coins called "Small Change Smaller Change" to celebrate the redesign of this coin and the 10 & 20 cent coins and the removal of the 5 cent coin.
