New Zealand currency today
New Zealand coin currency today consists of five decimal coins that represent different aspects of our culture and heritage.
| Denomination | Coin design | Alloy | Diameter | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Cent | A Maori carved head or koruru under the figure “10” with Maori rafter patterns. | Copper plated steel | 20.5mm | 3.31g |
| 20 Cent | Representation of a well-known Maori “pukaki” carving. | Nickel plated steel | 21.75mm | 4.12g |
| 50 Cent | The barque Endeavour, commanded by Captain Cook, sailing south, with Mt. Taranaki (Egmont) in the distance under the figure “50”. | Cupro-nickel | 24.75mm | 5.15g |
| 1 Dollar | The kiwi, bringing to reality the colloquial term ‘Kiwi Dollar’. | Aluminium bronze | 23mm | 8.0g |
| 2 Dollar | The kotuku (white heron), flying right. The kotuku is one of New Zealand’s rarest birds and is held in particularly high regard in Maori mythology. | Aluminium bronze | 26.5mm | 10.0g |
