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Country: New Zealand, Queen Elizabeth II (1952-date)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1971 (1967-1985)
Value: 50 Cents (0.50 NZD)
Currency: Dollar (1967-date)
Grade: UNC (Proof)
Metal: Copper-Nickel
Weight: 13.61 g
Diameter: 31.75 mm
Thickness: 2 mm
Mintage: 5.000
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized: 07-31-2006
References: KM# 37
Obverse:
Second crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II, legend around, date below.
Lettering:
ELIZABETH II NEW ZEALAND
1971
Engraver: Arnold Machin
Reverse:
The barque HMS Endeavour, commanded by Capt. James Cook on his first exploration of the Pacific in 1769-1771, sailing to the right, passing in front of Mount Taranaki (Mount Egmont), denomination above left, legend below.
Lettering:
50
ENDEAVOUR
Engraver: George James Berry
Edge:
Segmented reeding
Comments:
Obverse die varieties:
KM#37.1 (1967-85) Rounded, high relief portrait;
KM#37.2 (1984-85) Recut die, low relief portrait.
Reference : KM# 38.2
Source : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces3...
Collection : Elizabeth II - Queen of the United Kingdom (1952-2022)