1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (3rd Portrait; Yellow-eyed Penguin)
Obverse
Third crowned portrait of Queen Elizabeth II right, wearing the King George IV State Diadem, legend around, date below.
Lettering: ELIZABETH II NEW ZEALAND RDM 1988
Reverse
Yellow-eyed penguin facing left in a typical shoreline situation. To the right, in the distance, another penguin facing away.
Lettering: ONE DOLLAR YELLOW-EYED PENGUIN
Basic Information
Category
Coin
Ruler
Elizabeth II (Wikidata)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
medal
Demonetization
No
Face Value
1 Dollar (Numeric: 1)
Series
Native Birds Series
References
KM #66
Physical Characteristics
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
28.28 g
Size
38.61 mm
Thickness
3 mm
Shape
Round
Technical Details
Obverse Lettering
ELIZABETH II NEW ZEALAND RDM 1988
Reverse Lettering
ONE DOLLAR YELLOW-EYED PENGUIN
Market Prices by Year
| Date | 1988 |
|---|---|
| Mint | - |
| Mintage | 45,000 |
| G | - |
| VG | - |
| F | - |
| VF | - |
| XF | - |
| AU | - |
| UNC | 8.73EUR |
Comments
This crown-sized dollar coin commemorates a penguin unique to New Zealand. Also known as the Hoiho, the Yellow-eyed Penguin, is thought to be one of the world's rarest penguin species. The coin was issued in the annual New Zealand Uncirculated Mint Set as well as individually in a square plastic case.The coin was issued in the usual square plastic Jewel Case. (45,000 Copies)
It was also included in the annual 7 coin Uncirculated Mint Set. (15,000 Copies)
A silver proof version of the coin was also released. (See link)
It was also included in the annual 7 coin Uncirculated Mint Set. (15,000 Copies) A silver proof version of the coin was also released. (See link) 
