| Currency | Dollar (NZD) |
| Facial value | 0,05 |
| Years of issue | 1967 – 2006 |
| Metal | Copper-Nickel |
| Ø in mm | 19,4 |
| Art.-No. | NZ00.05A |
| Price EUR | 40,00 |
Tuatara, endemic and endangered lizard of New Zealand. The Maoris regarded him as the messenger of Whiro, god of disasters and death, and declared him “Taonga” (particular treasure).
