Catalogue
Rotorua Centennial, 1880-1980, Centennial Guinea, struck in brass (38mm), no maker (M&P.1980/2). Nearly uncirculated, one illustrated. (2)
Estimate $30
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Philippines, Visit of the Prime Minister of New Zealand (Robert D.Muldoon), 1980, struck in oxidised silver plate (80mm), by "El Oro" per J.J.Tupaz Jr (M&P.1980/5). Uncirculated and extremely rare, in a fitted wooden case of issue.
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $1,200
Wales-New Zealand, (1980), struck in silver (50mm), by Royal Mint (D.J.G.), hallmark for London, 1980, coat of arms on obverse with dates 1905, 1924, 1935, 1953, 1963, 1972, 1978 and 1980, reverse 'To Commemorate 75 Years Of Rivalry And Friendship' (M&P.1980/7). Extremely fine and rare, only 50 struck.
Estimate $350
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AC&B (Auckland Coin & Bullion), c1980, handcrafted leaf in gold (.999 fine, 2.0g, 35x22mm), reverse inscribed '4ZB Gold Rush'. Very fine.
Estimate $250
SOLD $160
Lyttelton Waterfront Credit Union, 10th Anniversary, 1981, struck in bronze coated copper (38mm), no maker (Moller & Young, Christchurch) (M&P.1981/2). Uncirculated, in a Tatra Leathercrafts original leather folder with impressions of medal on the front.
Estimate $100
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T S B (Taranaki Savings Bank), $100M, 1981 (edge inscription), commemorative silver ingot (.999, 129.3g, 53x22x10mm), by JM (Johnson Matthey) (M&P.-). Very fine and very rare.
Estimate $200
SOLD $3,400
Advertising plaque desk stand, 1981, rough cast in bronze (70x65x10mm), 'Christie/1881-1981' (M&P.-). Very fine.
Estimate $100
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Tauranga City Centennial, 1982, struck in silver (41.7mm), no maker (H.K.Graham Ltd, Tauranga), milled edge and plain edge (M&P.1982/2). Uncirculated and extremely rare, both in original cases, one set in an official printed card, the first illustrated. (2)
Estimate $600
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Tauranga City Centennial, 1882-1982, Highland Games, struck (gold plated) (2, one illustrated) and copper (41mm), no maker (H.K.Graham Ltd, Tauranga), suspender, ribbon and 'Tauranga' bar with pin-back, plain edge (M&P.1982/2) (3), all in cellophane packets by H.K.Graham Ltd; National Highland Games, Tauranga, 1995, uniface, struck in gilt (2) and silvered (36mm), no maker, ring top and tartan ribbon suspension, each with inscribed reverse, 'Cross Bow/Junior Men' on the first, 'Archery/Recurve/Junior Ladies' on the second and 'Light Stone/Men' on the third [illustrated] (M&P.-). Uncirculated. (6)
Estimate $100
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Tauranga City Centennial, 1882-1982, struck in silver (41.7mm), no maker (H.K.Graham Ltd, Tauranga), plain edge (M&P.1982/2). Uncirculated and extremely rare, in original case.
Estimate $300
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Palmpex '82, New Zealand Philatelic Exhibition, Palmerston North, struck in bronze with silver (53x42mm), no maker, unawarded (M&P.1982/5). Extremely fine.
Estimate $100
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Richard Pearse, 80th Anniversary Of World 1st Powered Flight, 1982, struck in gold (probably 24ct, 63.0g, 38mm), no maker (Auckland Coin & Bullion Exchange) (M&P.1982/7). Encapsulated, proof-like uncirculated and very rare.
Estimate $7,500
SOLD $4,500
Tauranga City Centennial, 1982, Highland Games, struck in silvered base metal [illustrated], and copper (41mm), no maker (H.K.Graham Ltd, Tauranga), suspender, ribbon and 'Tauranga' bar with pin-backs, plain edge (M&P.-), with cellophane packets by H.K.Graham Ltd. Uncirculated. (2)
Estimate $100
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New Zealand Rowing Team World Rowing Championships, 1982-1983, struck in gilded alloy (42mm), inset in perspex holder (63x51x10mm), no maker (M&P.1982-83/1). Uncirculated.
Estimate $30
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The Spirit of Adventure, 1982, struck in silver (38mm), no maker (Auckland Coin & Bullion Exchange) (M&P.1982-83/2). Proof-like uncirculated, in case of issue with certificate.
Estimate $70
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Hyatt Kingsgate Rotorua, Official Opening, 1983, uniface, struck in pewter (70mm) (M&P.1983/4). Uncirculated, in original plastic case of issue.
Estimate $50
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The Piping And Dancing Association Of NZ (Inc), 75th Jubilee, 1908-1983, struck with polished silver finish (38.5mm), no maker (Mayer & Toye, Wellington) (M&P.1983/5). Nearly uncirculated.
Estimate $50
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New Zealand, Twenty Dollars, unofficial issue for XXIII Olympiad, Los Angeles, 1984, struck in gold (22ct, 29.9g, 38mm), no maker (struck by Auckland Coin & Bullion Exchange) (M&P.1984/2). Proof-like uncirculated, in official case of issue with certificate No 020/500.
Estimate $3,500
SOLD $2,200
Lion New Zealand Whitbread Round-the-World Yacht Race, 1985-1986, struck in antique bronze (38mm), by AC&B (Auckland Coin & Bullion Exchange) (M&P.1985-86/1). Virtually uncirculated.
Estimate $30
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Tarapex 86, New Plymouth, cast in silver with copper effigy (55x50mm), no maker (M&P.1986/1); Royal Philatelic Society Of N.Z Centenary Frankland Medal, 1988, struck in silver (38mm), no maker (Mayer & Toye), reverse inscribed 'W.Gowland' (M&P.1988/2). Uncirculated, in cases of issue. (2)
Estimate $200
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New Zealand Kennel Club, Centennial, 1886-1986, struck in silver gilt (35mm), no maker; another as last, but in silver (M&P.-). Nearly uncirculated. (2)
Estimate $100
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New Zealand National Party Conference, Auckland, 50th (Anniversary) 1936-1986, struck uniface in gilt (61mm), reverse with felt (as paperweight) (M&P.-). Extremely fine.
Estimate $100
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Tauranga Harbour Bridge, Tauranga Numismatic Society, 1988, struck in copper (38mm), by OMO (M&P.1988/1). Uncirculated.
Estimate $100
SOLD $80
Royal Philatelic Society Of N.Z, Centenary Frankland Medal, 1988, struck in silver (38mm), no maker, unawarded (M&P.1988/2). Reverse with three graffiti crosses, extremely fine.
Estimate $100
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Royal Philatelic Society Of N.Z Centennial Frankland Medal For Distinguished Service To Philately, 1988, struck in gilt (38mm), no maker (Mayer & Toye) (M&P.-). Uncirculated.
Estimate $100
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State Visit of the President of the Italian Republic to New Zealand, 1988, struck in silver (56mm), by Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato, Italy (M&P.-). Uncirculated, in official box of issue.
Estimate $500
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State Visit of the President of the Italian Republic to New Zealand, 1988, struck in silver (56mm), by Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato, Italy (M&P.-). Uncirculated, in official box of issue.
Estimate $500
SOLD $550
South Port New Zealand Limited, 10 Year Anniversary, 1988, struck in aluminium (46mm), no maker, pierced in edge top and bottom (M&P.-). Uncirculated and rare, in case of issue.
Estimate $100
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Dunedin, Municipal Chambers Restoration, 1989, struck in silver plated bronze (33mm), no maker (M&P.1989/1). Toned, extremely fine.
Estimate $50
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Christchurch Drainage Board, 1989, VIP proof, struck in silver (45mm), no maker (M&P.1989/4). Nearly FDC.
Estimate $100
SOLD $60