What does a coin mean?

A coin is a small piece of metal used as money. ...a few loose coins. If you coin a word or a phrase, you are the first person to say it. He coined the term 'virtual reality' and pioneered its early development. Read about the team of authors behind Collins Dictionaries.

When did decimal coins come out?

In 1964, the Decimal Currency Act 1964 set out the designs, diameters and standard weights of the decimal coins, which first appeared in circulation on 10 July 1967. The coins introduced were the 1 cent, 2 cent, 5 cent, 10 cent, 20 cent and 50 cent coins. The coins were all designed by Reginald George James Berry (known as James) of Wellington.

When did new coins come out?

On 11 February 1991, new $1 and $2 coins were introduced to replace the $1 and $2 notes. These two coins and the new 20 cent coin were all designed by Robert Maurice Conly, MBE, of Wellington. On 31 July 2006, we introduced new smaller and lighter 10, 20 and 50 cent coins made of plated steel.

What were the first coins made by James Berry?

The coins introduced were the 1 cent, 2 cent, 5 cent, 10 cent, 20 cent and 50 cent coins. The coins were all designed by Reginald George James Berry (known as James) of Wellington. His initials (JB) appear on the reverse of all of these earlier bronze and cupronickel coins.