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 | 352 |
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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:
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.
Coin Catalog
2 cents
50 cents
10 cents (1 shilling)
1 dollar (Great kiwi spotted-Color)
2 dollars
1 dollar
2 dollars
1 dollar (Large spotted kiwi)
1 dollar
1 florin
1 penny
1 penny
50 cents
1 dollar (150th anniversary of the Treaty of Waitangi)
20 cents
20 cents
20 cents
6 pence (George V)
1 dollar (Cook Islands)
10 cents
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