Such a coin does not exist. The New Zealand 10 cent coin was first issued in 1967.
Such a coin does not exist. The Tuatara was featured on the reverse of the New Zealand 5 cent coin which was withdrawn from circulation and demonetised in 2006.
10 cents (7.5 American inflation)
From 1933 until 1940, the smallest denomination New Zealand coin in circulation was the Threepence. From 1940 until 1967, the smallest denomination New Zealand coin in circulation was the Halfpenny. All other predecimal coins circulating in New Zealand prior to decimalisation were mostly British with some Australian coins. Some of the British coins may have included the Farthing and maybe even some fractional Farthings. From the introduction of decimal currency in 1967, the smallest denomination New Zealand coin was the 1 cent coin until the 1 and 2 cent coins were withdrawn and demonetised in 1990. From 1990, the smallest denomination New Zealand coin was the 5 cent coin until it withdrawn and demonetised in 2006. Since 2006, the smallest denomination New Zealand coin is the 10 cent coin.
A New Zealand 2003 10 cent coin, uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $2 NZD. There were 13 million minted. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation. NOTE - All New Zealand pre-2006 10 cent coins are no longer legal tender, but they are redeemable for face value at the Reserve Bank of New Zealand. See the link below for Currency Conversions
NOTE - All New Zealand pre-2006 10 cent coins are no longer legal tender, but they are redeemable for face value at the Reserve Bank of New Zealand. A New Zealand 1977 cupro-nickel 10 cent coin (Elizabeth II), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $4 NZD. There were 5.032 million minted. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.
NOTE - All New Zealand pre-2006 10 cent coins are no longer legal tender, but they are redeemable for face value at the Reserve Bank of New Zealand. A New Zealand 1972 cupro-nickel 10 cent coin (Elizabeth II), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $5 NZD. There were 2.047 million minted. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.
From 1967 to 1989, the Kiwi was featured on the reverse of the New Zealand 20 cent coin. In 1990, a commemorative 20 cent coin was issued featuring the ship HMS Tory. From 1990 to present, a Hei Tiki Maori carving is featured on the reverse of the New Zealand 20 cent coin.
in new zealand, it is equivalent to 10 cents
NOTE - All New Zealand pre-2006 10 cent coins are no longer legal tender, but they are redeemable for face value at the Reserve Bank of New Zealand. A New Zealand 2005 cupro-nickel 10 cent coin (Elizabeth II), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $80 NZD. There were 2 million minted, but only an estimated 28,000 issued, pending the issue of the new smaller copper plated steel coin in 2006. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.
A New Zealand 1992 10 cent coin was only ever available in a set, uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $12 NZD. There were 24,000 minted. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation. NOTE - All New Zealand pre-2006 10 cent coins are no longer legal tender, but they are redeemable for face value at the Reserve Bank of New Zealand.
All New Zealand pre-2006 10 cent coins are no longer legal tender, but they are redeemable for face value at the Reserve Bank of New Zealand. All New Zealand 10 cent coins from 2006 onwards are still in circulation so, unless they are part of a Proof or Uncirculated mint set or are individual Proof or Uncirculated coins and in absolute mint condition, they are worth 10 cents in New Zealand.