5 Cents - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait, New Zealand

5 Cents - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait, New Zealand, 1967-1985 obverse image5 Cents - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait, New Zealand, 1967-1985 reverse image
5 Cents - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    New Zealand flagNew Zealand
  • Years of Minting:
    1967-1985
  • Period:
    n/a
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Edge:
    Reeded
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Royal Australian Mint, Canberra, Australia (1965-date), Royal Canadian Mint of Ottawa, Canada (1908-date), Royal Mint, Llantrisant, United Kingdom (1968-date)
5 Cents - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait Reference Price

Reference Price

$0.99-$19.50

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

5 Cents - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

A Tuatara (Sphenodon punctatus), denomination. The Tuatara is an endangered, lizard-like reptile endemic to New Zealand.

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

George James Berry

Obverse

Description:

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

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

Arnold Machin

Edge

Description:

Reeded

5 Cents - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

ELIZABETH II NEW ZEALAND 1972

Reverse:

5 JB

5 Cents - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Copper-nickel

Size

5 Cents - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait sizes
  • Weight:2.83 g
  • Diameter:19.43 mm
  • Thickness:1.3 mm
  • Edge:Reeded

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