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How much is a NZ 2 cent coin worth?
The 2c piece features the Kowhai, New Zealand’s national flower. The $0.02 NZD coin weighs 4.14 grams and has a diameter of 21.08mm. Do you have a 2 cent coin New Zealand?…Additional information.
| Location | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Tender | coins |
| Weight | 4.14 g |
| Dimensions | 21.08 × 21.08 mm |
| Composition material | bronze |
Are old New Zealand coins worth anything?
These are now worth $20 to $30 while a 1935 crown is worth thousands when it comes up for auction. With those sort of values the second- rarest ordinary circulation pre-decimal coin, the 1961 half crown, with a circulation of 80,000, appears undervalued. A 1940 half crown sold for $16.50 this week.
What is on the 2 dollar NZ coin?
kotuku
ew Zealand currency today
| Denomination | Coin design | Alloy |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Dollar | The kiwi, bringing to reality the colloquial term ‘Kiwi Dollar’. | Aluminium bronze |
| 2 Dollar | The kotuku (white heron), flying right. The kotuku is one of New Zealand’s rarest birds and is held in particularly high regard in Maori mythology. | Aluminium bronze |
How much is a 10 cent New Zealand coin worth?
New Zealand 10 cent coin
| 10 cents | |
|---|---|
| Coin from 2006 | |
| General information | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Value | $0.10 |
How much is a 2 cent coin worth?
Two Cent Coin Values Are Rising
| DATE | GOOD | EXTREMELY FINE |
|---|---|---|
| 1864 2-Cent (Small Motto) | $225 | $850 |
| 1864 2-Cent (Large Motto) | $15 | $50 |
| 1865 2-Cent | $15 | $50 |
| 1866 2-Cent | $19 | $50 |
Are any 2 cent coins valuable?
According to rare coin dealer Andrew Crellin, the value of these two cent coins have been steadily increasing in value. “Several coins that have been independently graded as being among the finest known examples have recently made prices in excess of several thousand dollars on a leading online auction site,” he says.
What do I do with old NZ coins?
“We want New Zealanders to dig it out too so Lions can give it away to organisations and charities that support young people. “The old decimal money that is no longer legal tender, can be redeemed at the Reserve Bank.
What can I do with 1c and 2c coins?
Yes, 1c and 2c pieces are still Australian legal tender, but they are not considered as ‘currency’ (or, money that is officially released for circulation). This means that you can take your old 1c and 2c coins to the bank and exchange them for currency totalling the same face value.
How much does a 2$ coin weigh NZ?
2 dollar coin specifications
| Alloy | Diameter (mm) | Weight (g) |
|---|---|---|
| Aluminium-bronze | 26.5 | 10.00 |
When did $2 coins start NZ?
11 February 1991
Introduction of 1 and 2 dollar coins On 11 February 1991, $1 and $2 coins were introduced to replace the $1 and $2 notes in circulation. These coins were minted in aluminium bronze, and were the first New Zealand coins to be minted to metric specifications.
Does NZ have a 10 cent coin?
The new 10-cent coins are made of steel, plated with copper. The new coins are 20.5 mm in diameter and 3.30 grams in weight. They have unmilled edges.
What is on the New Zealand 10 cent coin?
Maori koruru
The front of the 10 cent coin has the design of a Maori koruru, or carved head. The back of the 10 cent coin features Queen Elizabeth 11. The front of the 20 cent coin features a Maori carving of Pukaki, a chief of the Ngati Whakaue iwi. The back of the 20 cent coin features Queen Elizabeth 11.