An exceptionally nice 1986 New Zealand Five Cents in proof condition, taken from a mint set and retained as a collector’s piece; this denomination was demonetized in 2006. Proof strikes are specially manufactured with extra care to create a superior finish and sharp detail for collectors.
Country: New Zealand
Year: 1986
Denomination: Five Cents
Composition: Copper‑nickel
Diameter: 19.43 mm
Weight: 2.83 g
Proof coins like this one are produced with polished dies and specially prepared blanks to achieve mirror-like fields and frosted devices, making them ideal for display or a specialist collection focused on quality examples.
