| Issuer | New Zealand |
| Year | 1979 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Value | 1 Dollar |
| Currency | Dollar (1967-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Dimensions | 38.61 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape and Technique | Round Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | KM#48 |
| Obverse description | Modified portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II right, wearing the Queen Alexandra Russian Fringe Tiara, legend around, date below. |
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | ELIZABETH II QUEEN OF NEW ZEALAND * 1979 * |
| Reverse description | Crowned shield of New Zealand within two silver fern leaves encircling from above, denomination below. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | ONE DOLLAR |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Mint | |
| Mintage | 1979 - BU in Case - 85 000 1979 - BU in Year Set - 25 000 |
| Catalog ID | 9887166650 |
| Comments |
