New Zealand 1976 2 cents

from the Stonecat collection

In 1967, New Zealand abandoned the sterling coinage she had used since the days of Captain Cook and adopted the decimal dollar and cent. This two cent piece was struck 1967-85 at London, Canberra and Ottawa, New Zealand lacking her own mint. It was made in large quantities and was superseded by the Maklouf bust of the queen (KM 59, struck 1986-89). Some years, such as 1970 and 1978-79, were struck only for the collector sets. The reverse depicts the leaves and flowers of the kowhai tree (Sophora microphylla).

Recorded mintage: 15,027,000 plus 11,000 proofs.

Specification: 4.15 g, bronze, 21.08 mm diameter, plain edge.

Catalog reference: KM 32.1.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.

Link to:

• 1967 2 cents
• 1976 20 cents
• 1976 dollar
• 1982 2 cents
• Coins and currency dated 1976