1982 New Zealand Five Cents, Proof

An exceptional 1982 New Zealand Five Cents presented in proof condition, originating from a mint set and retaining the superior finish collectors expect from proof strikes. This demonetised coin offers a well-preserved example of a late 20th-century New Zealand small denomination.

Obverse: Features the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, rendered with the sharp relief and mirrored fields characteristic of proof issues. Reverse: Depicts the native tuatara curled on a rock, a distinctive and iconic design for the 5 cent piece, struck with crisp detail and a polished background.

• Country: New Zealand
• Year: 1982
• Denomination: Five Cents
• Composition: Copper-nickel
• Size: 19.43 mm diameter
• Weight: 2.83 g
• Grade: Proof

Proof: A specially manufactured coin struck with exceptional care to produce sharply defined details and mirror-like fields for collectors.