Coins of NEW ZEALAND - catalog of coins of different countries: modern coins and banknotes of all countries of the world, samples, gold and silver coins, photos and description.
Currency: New Zealand dollar = 100 cents. Coins in circulation: 10, 20, 50 cents; 1, 2 dollars. On July 31, 2006, Coins with denominations of 10, 20 and 50 cents of new technical characteristics were put into circulation, they are smaller and lighter than the Coins of the previous issues, which are withdrawn from circulation. The new Coins generally retained the same appearance, the metal and technical characteristics of the coins changed. Coins in denominations of $ 1 and $ 2 remained unchanged.
Main circulation coins:
10 cents.
Obverse: Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II to the right (the so-called third type), below - the year of issue. Circular legend: NEW ZEALAND ELIZABETH II.
Reverse: Maori mask image; at the top there is a denomination in number: 10.
2006, Bronze clad steel. Diameter - 20,50 mm. The weight - 3,30 years Thickness - 1,58 mm. The edge is smooth. Circulation: 140.
This type of coin has been in circulation since July 31, 2006, and has been issued annually since 2006.
20 cents.
Obverse: Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II to the right (the so-called third type), below - the year of issue. Circular legend: NEW ZEALAND ELIZABETH II.
Reverse: Image of a carved Maori idol; at the top there is denomination in numeral: 20. On both sides there is an ornament.
2006, Copper-nickel clad steel. Diameter - 21,75 mm. The weight - 4,00 years Thickness - 1,56 mm. The edge is covered with ornament, the so-called. "Spanish flower". Circulation: 116 million.
This type of coin has been in circulation since July 31, 2006, and has been issued annually since 2006.
50 cents.
Obverse: Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II to the right (the so-called third type), below - the year of issue. Circular legend: NEW ZEALAND ELIZABETH II.
Reverse: Sailboat "ENDEAVOR", the flagship of D. Cook, who discovered New Zealand against the backdrop of Mount Egmont; top right denomination in numeral: 50.
2006, Copper-nickel clad steel. Diameter - 24,75 mm. The weight - 5,00 years Thickness - 1.7 mm. The edge is smooth. Circulation: 70.
This type of coin has been in circulation since July 31, 2006, and has been issued annually since 2006.
1 dollar.
Obverse: Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II to the right (the so-called third type), below - the year of issue. Circular legend: NEW ZEALAND ELIZABETH II.
Reverse: Kiwi bird; at the bottom in a semicircle denomination: ONE DOLLAR.
Aluminum-bronze alloy. Diameter - 23,00 mm. The weight - 8,00 g. Sectoral corrugation edge. Circulation: 8.
This type of coin has been in circulation since 1999 and has been issued annually since 1999.
2 dollar.
Obverse: Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II to the right (the so-called third type), below - the year of issue. Circular legend: NEW ZEALAND ELIZABETH II.
Reverse: White heron flying to the right; denomination designation: TWO DOLLARS.
Aluminum-bronze alloy. Diameter - 26,50 mm. The weight - 10,00 g. Edge with depressed points.
This type of coin has been in circulation since 1999, issued annually since 1999
The coin is not yet in the FMD funds.
50 cents.
Series: Military.
Commemorative and everyday coin "Spirit of Anzac"(Australian and New Zealand Army Corps) - a military formation of Australia and New Zealand, formed to participate in World War I. ANZAC actively participated in the battles in Egypt and in Gallipoli. William Bidwood was appointed as the corps commander ..
Obverse: Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II to the right, below - year of issue. Circular legend: NEW ZEALAND ELIZABETH II.
Reverse: Inscription around the coin: THE SPIRIT OF ANZAC. WE WILL REMEMBER THEM. 1915 - 2015 CENTS.
Nickel plated steel (colored enamel). Diameter - 24,75 mm. The weight - 5,00 years Thickness - 1,7 mm. The edge is smooth. Circulation: 1,000,000.
Coin of this type in circulation since March 23, 2015 The only year of minting is 2015. Obverse artist - Ian Rank-Broadley, reverse artist - David Burke. Mint: Royal Canadian Mint.
PREVIOUS COINS:
10 cents.
Obverse: Portrait of Queen Mother Elizabeth II to the right (the so-called third type), below - the year of issue. Text around: ELIZABETH II NEW ZEALAND.
Reverse: Maori mask image; at the top there is a denomination in number: 10.
2000 Copper-nickel alloy. Diameter - 23,62 mm. The weight - 5,65 g. Corrugated edge. Circulation: 11.
This type of coin was produced in 1999 - 2006
In 1970 - 1985, a coin of a similar type was issued, but with the first type of portrait of the queen.
In 1986 - 1998, a coin of a similar type was issued, but with a second type of portrait of the queen.
20 cents.
Obverse: Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II to the right (the so-called second type), below - the year of issue. Text around: ELIZABETH II NEW ZEALAND.
Reverse: Kiwi bird, top right - fern leaves; below - denomination in figure: 20.
1987 Copper-nickel alloy. Diameter - 28,58 mm. The weight - 11,31 g. Corrugated edge. Circulation: 14.
This type of coin was produced in 1986 - 1989
In 1967 - 1985, a coin of a similar type was issued, but with the first type of portrait of the queen.
50 cents.
Obverse: Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II to the right (the so-called second type), below - the year of issue. Text around: ELIZABETH II NEW ZEALAND.
Reverse: Sailboat "ENDEAVOR", the flagship of D. Cook, who discovered New Zealand against the backdrop of Mount Egmont; at the top there is denomination in number: 50.
1988 Copper-nickel alloy. Diameter - 31,75 mm. The weight - 13,61 g. Sectoral corrugation edge. Circulation: 8.
This type of coin was produced in 1986 - 1998
In 1967 - 1985, a coin of a similar type was issued, but with the first type of portrait of the queen.
50 cents.
Obverse: Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II to the right (the so-called third type), below - the year of issue. Text around: NEW ZEALAND ELIZABETH II.
Reverse: Sailboat "ENDEAVOR", the flagship of D. Cook, who discovered New Zealand against the backdrop of Mount Egmont; at the top there is denomination in number: 50.
2001 Copper-nickel alloy. Diameter - 31,75 mm. The weight - 13,61 g. Sectoral corrugation edge. Circulation: 5.
This type of coin was produced in 1999-2006.
1 dollar.
Obverse: Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II to the right (the so-called second type), below - the year of issue. Text around: ELIZABETH II NEW ZEALAND.
Reverse: Kiwi bird; at the bottom in a semicircle denomination: ONE DOLLAR.
1990, Aluminum-bronze alloy. Diameter - 23 mm. The weight - 8,00 g. Sectoral corrugation edge. Circulation: 40.
This type of coin was produced in 1990-1998.
2 dollar.
Obverse: Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II to the right (the so-called second type), below - the year of issue. Text around: ELIZABETH II NEW ZEALAND.
Reverse: White heron flying to the right; denomination designation: TWO DOLLARS.
1991, Aluminum-bronze alloy. Diameter - 26,50 mm. The weight - 10,00 g. Edge with depressed points. Circulation: 10.
This type of coin was produced in 1990-1998.