1 Dollar -Elizabeth II 4th portrait - Tangaroa; Guardian of the Ocean, New Zealand

The realm of the Mori deity Tangaroa (guardian of the oceans and waters) is depicted in the style of a traditional phoro design. A whale is central to this design because of the belief that the whale is a descendant of Tangaroa and on whose back the ancestors of the Mori could safely reach New Zealand. Whales are therefore considered the protectors of sailors. The waves around the whale contain various other sea creatures.

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KE Design

Fourth crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, legend around, date below.

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Ian Rank-Broadley

Reeded