1 Dollar - Elizabeth II 2nd Portrait; Black Robin, Silver Proof

Features

Issuer New Zealand
Queen Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type Non-circulating coin
Year 1984
Value 1 Dollar
1 NZD = USD 0.60
Currency Dollar (1967-date)
Composition Silver (.925)
Weight 27.216 g
Diameter 38.8 mm
Thickness 3 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Number
N#
21010
References KM# 54a
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.

Commemorative issue

Chatham Island Black Robin

Series: Native Birds Series

Obverse

Second crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, legend around, date below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ELIZABETH II NEW ZEALAND
1984

Designer: Arnold Machin

Reverse

Black Robin sitting on a branch facing right below denomination.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ONE DOLLAR
CHATHAM ISLAND
BLACK ROBIN

Edge

Reeded

1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (2nd Portrait; Black Robin, Silver Proof) -  obverse

Mint

Royal Australian Mint, Canberra, Australia (1965-date)

Comments

This Sterling Silver crown-sized dollar coin commemorates the Chatham Island or Black Robin. It is an endangered bird from the Chatham Islands off the east coast of New Zealand. It is closely related to the South Island Robin and was first described by Walter Buller in 1872.

The coin was issued in a capsule in a plush case. (15,000 Copies)
 
It was also included in the annual 7 coin Proof Set. (15,000 Copies)

A Copper-nickel version of the coin was also released (See link)

See also

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1984  15 000 $ 25 91% Proof in Case
1984  15 000 15% Proof Year Set

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Bullion value: USD 20.11 Search tips
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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (2nd Portrait; Black Robin, Silver Proof)
Katz
Auction 98
Lot 1502
Internet Archive
14 Oct 2023 Undetermined UNC USD 28.05
(EUR 26.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (2nd Portrait; Black Robin, Silver Proof)
Katz
Auction 92
Lot 1863
Internet Archive
15 Aug 2023 Undetermined UNC USD 24.81
(EUR 23.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (2nd Portrait; Black Robin, Silver Proof)
Katz
Auction 84
Lot 1533
Internet Archive
27 May 2023 Undetermined UNC USD 33.44
(EUR 31.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (2nd Portrait; Black Robin, Silver Proof)
Katz
Auction 72
Lot 2284
Internet Archive
21 Dec 2022 Undetermined UNC USD 31.28
(EUR 29.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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