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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:

The lifecycle of a coin

Learn about the 6 stages of the lifecycle of a coin, from its design to minting to it's retirement when it is no longer fit for use.