10c coin
The reverse (back of the coin or 'tails'), obverse (front of the coin or 'heads') and edge of the coin
10 cent coin specifications
|
Alloy |
Diameter (mm) |
Weight (g) |
Edge thickness (mm) |
Edge treatment |
|
Copper coated plated steel |
20.5 |
3.30 |
1.58 |
Unmilled |
10 cent image (front)
Description
A Māori carved mask or koruru with Māori rafter patterns
Significance
Koruru
Koruru feature particularly strongly at the apex of the gable of a large carved house that was symbolic of the face of an important Māori ancestor from that part of the country. This particular koruru was designed by Mr James Berry specifically for use on New Zealand currency and is representative of designs from various regions.
More information
Te Ara - The Encyclopedia of New Zealand
Reserve Bank Bulletin article "Establishing technical specifications for New Zealand’s new 10 cent, 20 cent and 50 cent coins"
Reserve Bank Bulletin article "The themes and thinking behind New Zealand’s 1967 decimal coin designs"
