Tuatara 5 Cents New Zealand Authentic Coin Money for Jewelry and Craft Making
Tuatara 5 Cents New Zealand Authentic Coin Charm for Jewelry and Craft Making Reverse A Tuatara (Sphenodon punctatus), denomination. The Tuatara is an endangered, lizard-like reptile native to New Zealand. Obverse Fourth crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara, legend around, date below. Lettering: NEW ZEALAND ELIZABETH II Features Issuer New Zealand Queen Elizabeth II (1952-date) Type Standard circulation coin Years 1967-1985 Value 5 Cents (0.05 NZD) Currency Dollar (1967-date) Composition Copper-nickel Weight 2.83 g Diameter 19.43 mm Thickness 1.3 mm Shape Round Technique Milled Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑ Demonetized 1 November 2006 Number N# 1123 References KM# 34, KM# 34.1, KM# 34.2 Wikipedia: Cultural significance Tuatara feature in a number of indigenous legends, and are held as ariki (God forms). Tuatara are regarded as the messengers of Whiro, the god of death and disaster, and Māori women are forbidden to