| Coin | Twenty Cents 2018 (proof only) |
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The New Zealand small twenty cent coin has been in circulation since 2006, when the earlier large 20 cent coins were demonetised together with the one florin coins they had replaced at decimalisation in 1967 (which had remained legal tender and in circulation).
No 20 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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| Obverse | |
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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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| Reverse | |
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The reverse design depicts a reproduction of a remarkable Māori carving representing the 18th century Māori warrior leader called Pukaki, who was a Rangatira (Chief) of the Ngati Whakaue iwi of Te Arawa in the Rotorua district. The original carving was made in 1836 and today it can be viewed in the entrance of the Rotorua Museum.
The figure is flanked by Māori motifs. Below, the denomination 20 [cents]. |
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| Edge | Plain | Edge Inscription | None |
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| Notes | The proof coins are 4.45g (heavier than the circulation coins), and are made of copper-nickel. |
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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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