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50 Cents - Elizabeth II 4th portrait; Non-Magnetic
| Copper-nickel | 13.61 g | 31.75 mm |
| Issuer | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1999-2006 |
| 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#3916 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 10% |
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
JB
ENDEAVOUR
Designer: George James Berry
Edge
Segmented reeding
Comment
The 50 cent coin of this size and composition was first issued into circulation in New Zealand in 1967. In 2006 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 the 50 cent coin and the 10 & 20 cent coins and the removal of the 5 cent coin from circulation.