Numismatics of the Pacific: explore coins from Australia, New Zealand, and the diverse island nations of Oceania and the Pacific territories.
A collection of circulating decimal coins of the Commonwealth of Australia issued between 1966 and 1984. The obverse of these coins features the second official numismatic portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, designed by the prominent British sculptor Arnold Machin, depicting the young monarch wearing the "Girls of Great Britain and Ireland" tiara. The batch includes base metal denominations from 1 cent to 50 cents minted by the Royal Australian Mint (RAM) in Canberra.
This batch comprises Australian circulating coins issued from 1985 to 1998. The obverse is adorned with the third official imperial portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by sculptor Raphael Maklouf, showing a more mature monarch wearing the George IV State Diadem. This numismatic period marks the introduction of the 1 and 2 dollar coins alongside the phased withdrawal of the low-denomination 1 and 2 cent bronze coins.
A series of regular and commemorative circulating coins of Australia issued from 1999 to 2011. The obverse features the highly realistic and modern fourth official numismatic profile of Queen Elizabeth II, designed by British sculptor Ian Rank-Broadley. This era is highly notable for its exceptional strike quality and a massive variety of artistic commemorative reverse themes on 20 cent, 50 cent, and 1 dollar denominations.
Special collector and circulating commemorative issues from the Republic of Fiji.
A majestic numismatic tribute to the world’s most extraordinary and powerful creatures.
Cirlucating Fiji coins with 3rd portrait of Elizabeth II
A whole family of new coins, with fauna themes, and without the Queen's portrait.
The inaugural circulating coinage of the decimal New Zealand Dollar (NZD) introduced to replace the pound system. This classic batch features large-format, heavy cupro-nickel and bronze denominations. All coins display the youthful first decimal portrait of Queen Elizabeth II wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara, designed by Arnold Machin.
This era features the elegant second decimal portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Raphael Maklouf, capturing the monarch with formal royal regalia. A significant expansion occurred within this batch in 1990, when low-value paper currency was officially phased out in favor of the iconic aluminum-bronze 1 Dollar (Kiwi) and 2 Dollars (Kotuku) coins.
The initial phase of the third decimal obverse redesign, showcasing Ian Rank-Broadley’s mature and realistic portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. This short-lived batch preserves the traditional, heavy physical specifications of the 1967 monetary standard before the global metal market pressures forced a dimensional overhaul.
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