Fourth crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara, legend around, date below.
Obverse script
Latin
Obverse lettering
NEW ZEALAND ELIZABETH II
IRB
Reverse description
The barque HMS Endeavour, commanded by Capt. 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
JB
Edge
Plain
Mint
Mintage
2010 - BU Year Set - 2 000 2010 - Proof Year Set - 1 500 2011 - BU Year Set - 2 000 2011 - Proof Year Set - 500 2012 - BU Year Set - 2 000 2012 - Proof Year Set - 1 500