1970NZ$1

 

SKU: 8527314901

 

A superbly preserved 1970 New Zealand 1 Dollar commemorative featuring Mount Cook, this Mint State example is certified ICG MS67 and represents an exceptional high-grade survivor from an original UNC Set. Struck during a period of modern New Zealand decimal coinage that remains highly collectible, this issue pairs iconic national imagery with strong collector demand for top-condition examples.

Highlights and numismatic details:

• Country and denomination: New Zealand, 1 Dollar ($1)
• Date: 1970
• Type: Mount Cook commemorative dollar
• Catalog reference: KM#42
• Grade and preservation: ICG MS67 Mint State, with outstanding eye appeal for the issue
• Set pedigree: From an UNC Set

Design and visual appeal:

• Features the instantly recognizable Mount Cook motif, a centerpiece design for New Zealand commemorative collectors
• Expect crisp detail, lively original luster, and attractive silver-gray to light champagne toning potential, with clean fields typical of a premium Mint State selection

Why collectors pursue this coin:

• A classic decimal-era commemorative with broad cross-appeal to New Zealand specialists and world crown-size collectors alike
• High-grade certified examples are especially sought-after, as minor marks or subdued luster often limit the quality of many surviving pieces
• Ideal as a centerpiece coin for a New Zealand type set, a KM-numbered world collection, or an advanced grade-focused registry-style cabinet

A standout KM#42 Mount Cook dollar that combines historic national symbolism with the kind of condition rarity serious collectors value.

 

PCGS #
Grading Service	ICG
Grade	MS67
Mint Location	NONE
Year	1970
Designation	NONE
Strike	Business
Grade Add On	NONE