| Coin | One Dollar 1986 Royal Visit |
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When decimal currency was introduced in New Zealand on 10 July 1967, there was no new circulating denomination with the size and specifications of the old one crown piece, in which only commemorative coins had been issued; the new (large) fifty cents were equivalent in value but not in size. New Zealand issued crown-sized commemoratives with the specifications of the old crown, based on the British pre-decimal Crown. Until the introduction of the smaller circulating dollar coin in 1990, these coins had a one dollar denomination; later issues were denominated as five dollars.
These coins are legal tender but are not intended for circulation.
There were two large one dollar coins issued in 1986; this one commemorates the Royal Visit of Queen Elizabeth II to New Zealand from 22 February to 2 March 1986. |
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The obverse of the coin shows the crowned bust of Queen Elizabeth II, facing right (her effigy known as the "Third Portrait"). The Queen is wearing the royal diadem which she wears on her way to and from the State Opening of Parliament, a pearl necklace and earrings.
Incuse in tiny letters on the neck truncation, the designer's initials RDM (for Raphael David Maklouf).
Around, the monarch's legend and the date of issue: ELIZABETH II NEW ZEALAND 1986.
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Crowned royal monogram E within a wreath of houhere, clematis, Mt. Cook lilly, rata, pohutukawa, kowhai, kaka beak, manuka and fern fronds. Around above, ROYAL VISIT. Around below, the denomination ONE DOLLAR. |
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| Reverse Inscription |
ROYAL VISIT E ONE DOLLAR |
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| Edge | Milled | Edge Inscription | None |
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