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The head on New Zealand coins is that of the New Zealand Queen, Elizabeth II. Her representative in NZ is the Governor General.
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Who can be found on all New Zealand coins?
Queen Elizabeth II is the nominal or titular head of state of New Zealand, as with all Commonwealth countries, and therefore appears on the obverse of all New Zealand coins from 1953 to present day.
Can you see all New Zealand coins?
The two related links below show New Zealand's predecimal coins and New Zealand's current coins.
What is the silver content of New Zealand pre decimal coins?
All New Zealand silver coins from 1933 to 1946 had a silver content of 50%. From 1947 onwards, all New Zealand "silver" coins were made from a copper-nickel alloy.
What is the name featured on the New Zealand 50 cent coin?
ELIZABETH II is on the obverse of all New Zealand coins as the current "head of state". ENDEAVOUR is on the reverse of the New Zealand 50 cent coins. The HMS Endeavour was a ship of the British Royal Navy used by Lieutenant James Cook on his first voyage of discovery during which he was credited with the discovery of Australia and New Zealand.
What is the silver content of a 1946 New Zealand Sixpence?
All New Zealand "silver" coins from 1933 to 1946 inclusive had a 50% silver content. All New Zealand "silver" coins from 1947 onwards, were made from a copper/nickel alloy.
When where New Zealand pennies last minted?
All New Zealand predecimal coins were last minted in 1965.
What 1997 New Zealand coin has a 10 on it?
All New Zealand 10 cent coins from 1967 to present have a 10 on them.
What value do New Zealand 10 cent coins have and what dates have the most?
As with most newer coins, New Zealand decimal coins have almost no collector value unless they are Mint Uncirculated or Proof coins. Mint Uncirculated or Proof coins will be issued in some sort of packaging. Uncirculated or Proof New Zealand 10 cent coins to look out for are the 1971, 1974, 1983 and 1984 coins. If in doubt, a reputable coin dealer will be able to advise or give a 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.
What is the value of a New Zealand 10 cent coin?
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.
Who is on the New Zealand One Dollar coin?
Queen Elizabeth II has appeared on all New Zealand coins from 1953 to present day.
Did they issue a cupro-nickel set of proof New Zealand coins in 1974?
Yes, New Zealand issued both "Uncirculated" and "Proof" coin sets in 1974. The coins were all cupro-nickel except for the 1 and 2 cent coins which were bronze.
Are New Zealand Shillings still used?
No. All New Zealand predecimal coins and notes were withdrawn from circulation shortly after the introduction of decimal currency in 1967 and subsequently demonetised. The 1967, 1968 and 1969 New Zealand 10 cent coins carried the words "ONE SHILLING" on the reverse along with the "10", but these were withdrawn and demonetised along with all other pre-2006 10 cent coins after the new design coins were issued.
