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Twenty Cents
| Design Details | Year |
|---|---|
| 1988 An impression of a platypus designed and sculpted by Stuart Devlin | 1988 |
| No twenty cent coins were produced in 1989 - 1993 | 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 |
| 1994 An impression of a platypus designed and sculpted by Stuart Devlin | 1994 |
| Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the United Nations | 1995 |
- What is on a 50c coin?
- Is there gold in NZ coins?
- What is on the 20 dollar note NZ?
- Why is the platypus on the 20 cent coin?
- What are the animals on coins?
- What animal is on the $0.05 Australian coin?
- Why are animals on Australian coins?
- Why are there 5 kangaroos on the dollar coin?
- What animals are on Australian notes?
What is on a 50c coin?
This 50 cent coin is equal to half a rand. On the denomination side it has the crane flower, also known as a bird of paradise flower or the strelitzia plant. It is made from bronze plated steel and is a brassy gold colour that can darken with age and handling.
Is there gold in NZ coins?
New Zealand Mint is New Zealand's Gold Bullion and Gold Bullion Coin specialist. Experts in gold bullion coins and collectible gold coins. At New Zealand mint we carry a range of the most sought after gold bullion products including the Gold Kiwi Bullion Coin.
What is on the 20 dollar note NZ?
It was first issued on 10 July 1967 when New Zealand decimalised its currency, changing from the New Zealand pound to the New Zealand dollar. It has an image of Queen Elizabeth II on the front.
Why is the platypus on the 20 cent coin?
The Platypus is on the reverse side. The twenty-cent coin was part of the Australian decimal currency system. It replaced the florin on the 14th of February, 1966. ... As the system changed, the Australian pound became worth two Australian dollars.
What are the animals on coins?
Horses and eagles seem to feature most frequently on Ancient Coins. Rare animals such as elephants, lions and turtles are also featured. On the other hand, modern coins feature almost every animal imaginable.
What animal is on the $0.05 Australian coin?
The reverse of the 5 cent coin features an image of an echidna. Designed by Stuart Devlin, it has not changed since 1966. The coin is made of 75% copper and 25% nickel.
Why are animals on Australian coins?
Fifty Cent Coin: Emu and Kangaroo
This coin pictures the Australian Coat of Arms; a shield held up by a Kangaroo, and an Emu. These Aussie natives were chosen to represent a nation moving forward; this is symbolic due to the fact neither animal can easily move backwards.
Why are there 5 kangaroos on the dollar coin?
Mr Stuart Devlin was commissioned to design the reverse of the new coin. The five kangaroos design was chosen from submissions received from the designer. This denomination has since been used for commemorative designs. Commemorating the International Year of Peace.
What animals are on Australian notes?
They are made from cupro-nickel (silver) and aluminium-bronze (gold), respectively. Depicted on coins of Australian currency you can find several popular Australian animals: kangaroos (one dollar), the platypus (20 cents), the lyrebird (10 cents) and the echidna or spiny ant-eater (5 cents).
