50 Cents - Elizabeth II 4th portrait; Magnetic
Features
| Issuer | New Zealand  |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Years | 2006-2020 |
| Value | 50 Cents 0.50 NZD = USD 0.30 |
| Currency | Dollar (1967-date) |
| Composition | Nickel plated steel |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 24.75 mm |
| Thickness | 1.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Number | N# 3927 |
| References | KM# 119a, Schön# 199 |
Obverse
Fourth crowned portrait of Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara, legend around, date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NEW ZEALAND ELIZABETH II
IRB
2015
Designer: Ian Rank-Broadley
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.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
50
ENDEAVOUR
JB
Designer: George James Berry
Edge
Plain
© brismike (CC BY-NC)
Mints
| Perth Mint, Australia (1899-date) | |
| Royal Australian Mint, Canberra, Australia (1965-date) | |
| Royal Canadian Mint of Winnipeg, Canada (1976-date) | |
| Royal Mint, Llantrisant, United Kingdom (1968-date) |
Comments
This coin was first issued into circulation in 2006. It was replacing the old larger heavier copper-nickel version of the 50 cent coin first issued in 1967. The Reserve Bank of NZ & the NZ Post Office issued a Limited Edition special set of coins called "Small Change Smaller Change" to celebrate the redesign of this coin and the 10 & 20 cent coins and the removal of the 5 cent coin.