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New Zealand Coins

The official currency of New Zealand is the New Zealand dollar, introduced in 1967 to replace the New Zealand pound. The current monetary system consists of coins and banknotes, with denominations that reflect the country's rich history and culture.

Current currency in circulation

The New Zealand dollar is divided into 100 cents. Coins in circulation include 10 cents, 20 cents, 50 cents, 1 dollar and 2 dollars. Banknotes, meanwhile, are issued in denominations of $5, $10, $10, $20, $50 and $100. The coins and banknotes feature designs that honor Maori heritage and New Zealand' s native fauna, such as the kiwi and silver fern.

Monetary history and numismatic milestones

Prior to the introduction of the New Zealand dollar, the country used the New Zealand pound, which was pegged to the British pound sterling. An important milestone in New Zealand numismatics was the issuance of the first coins of its own in 1933, albeit still under the pound system. In 2015, New Zealand released a series of commemorative coins to celebrate the centenary of the Gallipoli campaign, demonstrating how numismatics can be used to commemorate significant historical events.

Country New Zealand
Flag
Coin New Zealand dollar (NZD)
1€ 1,84$
Continent Oceania
Capital city Wellington
ISO2 NZ
ISO3 NZL
Catalogued coins 361

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The most valuable coins

The most valuable New Zealand coins and sought after by collectors according to Foronum statistics are the following:

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The valuation of these coins has been achieved through a meticulous algorithm that considers the current market, taking into account aspects such as material, weight, diameter, edge, year of mintage, mint of manufacture and the number of coins produced. Coins with limited mintages and in good condition are usually among the most valuable.

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3 pence (George V)

KM#1 FO#17294
Price 2,87€
Year 1933-1936

6 pence (George V)

KM#2 FO#13396
Year 1933-1936

3 pence

KM#7 FO#8847
Price 14,10€-18,84€
Year 1937-1946

6 pence (George VI )

1 shilling

KM#9a FO#16905
Year 1947

1/2 penny

KM#12 FO#13393
Price 2,25€
Year 1940-1947

1 penny

KM#13 FO#13394
Price 0,72€-23,42€
Year 1940-1947

3 pence

KM#15 FO#13395
Price 2,00€
Year 1948-1952

6 pence

KM#16 FO#13397
Price 1,70€
Year 1948-1952

1 shilling

KM#17 FO#12254
Year 1948-1952

1 florin

KM#18 FO#9584
Price 2,13€
Year 1948-1951

1/2 crown

KM#19 FO#9838
Price 4,00€
Year 1948-1951

1/2 penny

KM#20 FO#13624
Price 10,00€
Year 1949-1952

1 penny

KM#21 FO#6648
Price 2,30€
Year 1949-1952

1 crown (Royal Visit Proposal)

1/2 penny

KM#23.2 FO#7055
Price 0,70€-10,00€
Year 1956-1965

1 penny

KM#24.1 FO#15656
Year 1953-1956

1 penny

KM#24.2 FO#7051
Price 0,39€-3,97€
Year 1956-1965

3 pence

KM#25.1 FO#21253
Year 1953-1956

3 pence

KM#25.2 FO#15733
Price 0,61€-10,00€
Year 1956-1965

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