| Coin | Ten Cents 2018 (proof only) |
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The New Zealand ten-cent coin is currently the lowest denomination coin of the New Zealand Dollar. The earlier large ten-cent coin was introduced with the introduction of New Zealand Dollar currency on 10 July 1967, when it replaced the New Zealand shilling; the shilling - having exactly the same dimensions - remained legal tender and in parallel use.
On 31 July 2006, the new smaller 10 cent coin was released alongside the new 20 cent and 50 cent coins as part of the New Zealand Reserve Bank's "Change for the better" silver coin replacement, when the previous smallest denomination - the 5 cents - was demonetised, along with the larger versions of the newly introduced coins. The new 10 cent coins are made of steel, plated with copper. They are 20.5 mm in diameter and 3.30 grams in weight, and have unmilled (plain) edges.
The reverse preserves the iconic "koruru" design by Reginald George James Berry. Koruru feature particularly strongly at the apex of the gable of a large carved house that was symbolic of the face of an important Māori ancestor from that part of the country. This particular koruru was designed by Mr James Berry specifically for use on New Zealand currency and is representative of designs from various regions.
10c coins issued in 2018 have now been in circulation for seven years.
No 10 Cents coins were issued for circulation in 2018. Some were struck for the proof sets of the year only. No uncirculated sets were issued. |
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The obverse shows the crowned mature head of Queen Elizabeth II facing right (her effigy known as the "Fourth Portrait"). The Queen wears the "Girls of Great Britain and Ireland" diamond tiara, a wedding gift from Queen Mary (Her Majesty's grandmother) in 1947 - which she also has on the Machin and the Gottwald portraits.
In small letters below the head, the artist's initials IRB (for Ian Rank-Broadley).
Around the effigy is the monarch's legend and the date: NEW ZEALAND ELIZABETH II 2018.
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At centre within Māori rafter patterns, a Māori carved head (known as a koruru).
Above, the denomination 10 [cents].
Below the mask in tiny letters, the designer's initials JB (for [Reginald George] James Berry). |
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| Edge | Plain | Edge Inscription | None |
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| Notes | The proof coins are 3.70g (heavier than the circulation coins), and are made of copper. |
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| Included in Set |
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2018 New Zealand Proof Currency Set, mintage 1,000
7 coins: 1/2 oz Silver, Māui, 1/2 oz Silver, The Fish, $2 Kotuku, $1 Kiwi, 50 Cents, 20 Cents, 10 Cents
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