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Coins

This section covers the coins currently in use in New Zealand and the history, design and number of mintings for pre-decimal, decimal and commemorative coins.

Published:

28 February 2022

Coins in circulation

This page tells you about the five New Zealand coins currently in circulation—10 cent, 20 cent, 50 cent, $1 and $2—their design, and how they are made.

Coins in circulation

In this section:

Coin life cycle

Learn about the complex planning and processes involved in minting coins.

The history of New Zealand coins

Learn how New Zealand’s coins have evolved through history.