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1996 New Zealand FIVE DOLLARS - Queen's 70th Birthday |
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Obverse: | Queen Elizabeth II - Design by Raphael Maklouf. Legend: ELIZABETH. II. NEW ZEALAND 1996 |
Reverse: | Queen's 70th Birthday - Crown & Garter - Design by Leslie Durbin. Legend: H M Queen Elizabeth II 70th Birthday Greetngs Five Dollars |
| Edge: | Reeded - continuous mill. |
| Weight: | 28.28 grams |
| Size: | 38.61 mm (diameter) |
| Composition: | .925 Silver |
| Silver Content: | |
| Mintage: | Llantrisant: Proof: 3,000 |
| Mintmarks: | None. |
Valuation :
1996 FIVE DOLLARS - Queen's 70th Birthday
| Proof | |
| 1998 | 45 |
Notes:
This coin was not issued individually. It was included in 3,000 Coin / Note sets released by the Reserve Bank of New Zealand.The great gold crown depicted on the reverse was originally made for Charles II and is still used for the coronation ceremony. Below the crown, the garter from the Most Noble Order of the Garter is depicted. The Order is the premier Order of Great Britain and one of the most ancient in Europe. It comprises the Sovereign and 26 Knights only.
The Garter, as shown on the coin, encircles a 70th birthday greeting to Her Majesty and is flanked by English roses.
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