| Issuer | New Zealand |
| Year | 1969 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Value | 50 Cents (0.50 NZD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1967-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 13.61 g |
| Dimensions | 31.75 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape and Technique | Round Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | 31 October 2006 |
| Reference(s) | KM#39 |
| Obverse description | Second crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, legend around, date below. |
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | ELIZABETH II NEW ZEALAND 1969 |
| Reverse description | The barque HMS Endeavour, commanded by Lt. James Cook on his first exploration of the Pacific in 1769-1771, sailing to the right, passing in front of Mount Taranaki (Mount Egmont), denomination above left, legend below. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | 50 ENDEAVOUR |
| Edge | Smooth with Incuse legend |
| Mint | |
| Mintage | 1969 - BU Specimen Set (blue label) - 50 000 1969 - UNC Year Set (pink label) - 50 000 |
| Catalog ID | 4697113690 |
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