This 1982 New Zealand Two Cent coin is a carefully made proof example from New Zealand, struck for collectors with a superior finish and striking detail rather than for circulation. It represents a piece of New Zealand's pre-1990 decimal coinage, demonetised in 1990.
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Country: New Zealand
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Year: 1982
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Denomination: Two Cent
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Composition: Bronze
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Size: 21.1 mm diameter, 1.7 mm thickness
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Weight: 4.15 g
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Grade: Proof
Proof coins are specially struck with polished dies and planchets to produce a high-quality finish with sharp detail and mirrored fields, intended for collectors rather than circulation.
