1977 New Zealand Five Cents, Proof
1977 New Zealand Five Cents, Proof
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A 1977 New Zealand Five Cents presented in proof format, retained from a mint set and part of the decimal coinage demonetised in 2006. This collector-quality striking offers the sharp detail and superior finish typical of proof issues.
The obverse features the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, rendered with crisp relief and mirror-like fields typical of proof strikes. The reverse shows the iconic tuatara motif—New Zealand’s native reptile—captured with strong detail against a highly polished background.
- Country: New Zealand
- Year: 1977
- Denomination: Five Cents
- Composition: Copper-nickel
- Size: 19.43 mm diameter
- Weight: 2.83 g (approximate)
- Grade: Proof
Proof coins are specially manufactured for collectors with polished dies and planchets to achieve superior contrast and a mirror-like finish, offering exceptional visual appeal compared with regular circulation strikes.
