Commemorative issue

25th anniversary of the Coronation of Elizabeth II

Obverse

Crowned portrait of Queen Elizabeth II right, legend around, date below.

Lettering: ELIZABETH II QUEEN OF NEW ZEALAND· EIIR CORONATION 2 June, 1953 1978 Engraver:Arnold Machin

Reverse

The east view of the “Beehive”, the new executive wing of the Parliament Buildings, Wellington, with the main steps of the present House of Representatives building to the right. The border pattern is repeated 125 times, representing the continuous years of Representative Government in New Zealand since 1854.

Lettering: NEW ZEALAND PARLIAMENT JB ONE DOLLAR Engraver:George James Berry

Edge

Reeded