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NEW_ZEALAND
KM 119a |
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SHORT COINS ENCYCLOPAEDIA |
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NEW_ZEALAND
KM 119a |
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SHORT COINS ENCYCLOPAEDIA |
| Face Value | Diameter mm | Weight g | Thickness mm | Edge | Composition | Rotation |
| 50 cents | 24.75 | 5.0 | Plain | Nickel-clad-Steel | Medal |
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The
image of Queen Elizabeth II right (Ian Rank - Broadley's portrait) in the center.
Inscription along the rim: title of state, title of queen, the year of minting. New Zealand is a constitutional monarchy with a parliamentary democracy. Under the Royal Titles Act (1953), Queen Elizabeth II is Queen of New Zealand. |
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In the center: ship, HMS Endeavour. Above - numeral denomination. HMS Endeavour, also known as HM Bark Endeavour, was a Royal Navy research vessel commanded by Lieutenant James Cook on his first voyage of discovery, to Australia and New Zealand from 1769 to 1771. |