This 1964 New Zealand 1 Penny, composed of durable bronze and measuring 31mm in diameter, features a striking young laureate bust of Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse, symbolizing the era’s royal heritage. The reverse showcases the iconic Tui Bird perched in a kōwhai tree, making it a must-have for collectors and investors seeking a piece of New Zealand’s rich numismatic history.
- Issuer: New Zealand
- Year: 1964
- Face Value: 1 Penny
- Composition: Bronze
- Size: 31mm diameter
- Obverse: Young laureate bust of Queen Elizabeth II right, legend around.Note: with or without shoulder strap (see below)
- Reverse: Tui Bird (Prosthemadera novaeseelandiae, Māori name: tūī) standing in the branches of a kōwhai tree (Sophora sp.) with legend around and date below.
- Catalogue Reference: KM# 24.1, KM# 24.2
- Numista N#: 1591