The vast majority of people cannot remember a time before Elizabeth II was our Queen. Her presence has been a continuous thread linking several generations. Queen Elizabeth II is renowned around the world for her dedication and devotion to the 15 nations she serves as sovereign. Her commitment to her role, her compassion for the people she meets and her professionalism in the work she does are all cornerstones of her character. For more than 70 years she has been a constant figure in the public lives of New Zealand, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the entire Commonwealth.
Highlights
- Celebrates the extraordinary seven-decade reign of Queen Elizabeth II
- 1oz gold proof coin
- Minted from 0.9999 gold
- Designed by Sacha Lees, Wellington, New Zealand
- Extremely low worldwide limited mintage of 96.
Design
This 1oz gold coin celebrates the extraordinary reign of Queen Elizabeth II. With an elegant proof finish, a contemporary profile portrait of the Queen by New Zealand artist Sacha Lees sits at the centre, and an engraved ribbon features the text Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee. There are only 96 of these stunning coins available worldwide. The obverse of the coin features Ian Rank-Broadly's portrait of the Queen.
| Denomination: | Five New Zealand dollars |
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| Finish: | Proof |
| Composition: | .9999 Gold |
| Weight: | 1oz |
| Diameter: | 38.61mm |
| Edge treatment: | Milled |
| Obverse design: | Portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley, United Kingdom |
| Shape: | Round |
| Reverse design: | Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee |
| Designed by: | Sacha Lees, Wellington, New Zealand |
| Worldwide mintage limit: | 96 |
| Mint: | Royal Dutch Mint |
