50 Cents
New Zealand 50 Cents (Cook's Endeavour)
New Zealand · 1967-2006
The reverse side features Captain Cook's HM Bark Endeavour sailing at sea with Mount Taranaki (Egmont) in the background. The value '50' is at the top left and the word 'ENDEAVOUR' is at the bottom.
- Country
- New Zealand
- Year
- 1967-2006
- Denomination
- 50 Cents
- Metal
- Cupro-nickel (75% copper, 25% nickel)
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Overview
The reverse side features Captain Cook's HM Bark Endeavour sailing at sea with Mount Taranaki (Egmont) in the background. The value '50' is at the top left and the word 'ENDEAVOUR' is at the bottom.
Historical significance
This coin commemorates Captain James Cook's first voyage to New Zealand in 1769 aboard the HM Bark Endeavour. It was part of the original decimal currency introduced in New Zealand in 1967 to replace the pound, shilling, and pence system.
Estimated value
$0.35 - $1.00 USD (Circulated value close to face value; higher for uncirculated or older proof versions)
Care & preservation
Store in a cool, dry place. Avoid cleaning the coin with chemicals or abrasives as this can damage the original patina and lower numismatic value. Handle by the edges to prevent oils from skin transferring to the metal.
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