Inscriptions along the rim: Queen's name, title of state. Effigy of Queen (portrait by Raphael Maklouf) right in the center, below - the year of minting.

Elizabeth II (Elizabeth Alexandra Mary, born 21 April 1926) is Queen of New Zealand from 6 Feb. 1952.

In the center - image of Kiwi bird, surrounded by Silver Fern leaves, below - word denomination.

A kiwi is any of the species of flightless birds endemic to New Zealand. Cyathea dealbata, or silver fern, is a species of medium - sized tree fern, endemic to New Zealand.