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5 Dollars - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait; Morepork, Silver Proof

5 Dollars - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait; Morepork, Silver Proof) - awers5 Dollars - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait; Morepork, Silver Proof) - reverse

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Features

Issuer New Zealand
Królowa Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type Non-circulating coins
Year 1999
Value 5 Dollars
5 NZD = USD 2.91
Currency Dollar (1967-date)
Composition Srebro (.999)
Weight 28.28 g
Diameter 38.61 mm
Thickness 3 mm
Shape Okrągły
Technique Frezowana
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Number
N#
118410
References KM# 115a
Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).

Commemorative issue

MoreporkAutomatically translated

Series: Native Birds Series

Obverse

Czwarty ukoronowany portret królowej Elżbiety II zwróconej w prawo, noszącej Tiarę Dziewcząt Wielkiej Brytanii i Irlandii, legenda wokół, data poniżej.Automatically translated

Script: łaciński

Lettering:
NEW ZEALAND
ELIZABETH II
IRB
1999

Designer: Ian Rank-Broadley

Reverse

(en) Morepork (Ninox novaeseelandiae) standing on branch, crescent moon to right, legend above and below.

Script: łaciński

Lettering:
FIVE DOLLARS
MOREPORK

Designer: Michael McHalick

Edge

TrzcinaAutomatically translated

5 Dollars - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait; Morepork, Silver Proof) -  awers

Mint

Royal Mint, Llantrisant, United Kingdom (1968-date)

Comments

(en) This Silver Proof coin features the morepork, also called the ruru or Tasmanian spotted owl, is a small brown owl found throughout New Zealand and Tasmania. Described by Johann Friedrich Gmelin in 1788, it was for many years considered to be the same species as the Australian boobook of mainland Australia until 1999.

The coin was issued individually in capsule in a plush case. (3,600 copies)

 
It was also included in the 7 coin Proof Year Set. (1,800 copies)


A Copper-nickel version of the coin was also released. (See link)

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1999  Photo 3 600 $ 94 (en) Proof in Case 77%
1999  1 800 (en) Proof Year Set 23%

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Numista Rarity index: 86 Wskazówki wyszukiwania
This index is based on the data of Numista members collections. It ranges from 0 to 100, 0 meaning a very common coin or banknote and 100 meaning a rare coin or banknote among Numista members.
Bullion value: USD 62.35 Wskazówki wyszukiwania
This value is given for information purpose only. It is based on a price of srebro at 2207 USD/kg. Numista does not buy or sell coins or metal.
Actual srebro weight: 0.908 oz
Current srebro price: 68.64 USD/oz (see silver price )

Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Dollars - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait; Morepork, Silver Proof)Picture 1 of a sold 5 Dollars - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait; Morepork, Silver Proof)
The Coinhouse Auctions
Auction 24
Lot 803
Internet Archive
30 Oct 2021 1999 – (en) Proof in Case UNC USD 28.85
(EUR 25.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Dollars - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait; Morepork, Silver Proof)Picture 1 of a sold 5 Dollars - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait; Morepork, Silver Proof)
The Coinhouse Auctions
Auction 17
Lot 2330
Internet Archive
19 Dec 2020 Undetermined UNC USD 34.62
(EUR 30.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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