{"product_id":"1967-new-zealand-5-cents-polished-proof","title":"1967 New Zealand 5 Cents, Polished\/Proof","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 1968 New Zealand 5 cents coin is preserved in a polished\/proof-like finish, offering a bright, collectible example from an important transitional period in the country’s coinage. Dating to the early decimal era, it showcases the classic symbols of New Zealand—Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse and a distinctive fern-inspired design on the reverse—appealing to collectors who value historic detail and finish.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe obverse features the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, a familiar and iconic image on Commonwealth coinage. The reverse presents a stylised fern frond with the 5 cents denomination, capturing a quintessential New Zealand motif.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e New Zealand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1968\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 cents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComposition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Copper-nickel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 19.43 mm diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Polished\/Proof Like\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePolished\/Proof Like indicates a bright, well-struck specimen with mirror-like surfaces and minimal marks, reflecting a high-quality finish.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Half Crown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43874013282401,"sku":"20062","price":5.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/3374\/1665\/files\/20260331_202344.jpg?v=1775351302","url":"https:\/\/thehalfcrown.nz\/products\/1967-new-zealand-5-cents-polished-proof","provider":"The Half Crown","version":"1.0","type":"link"}