1967 New Zealand 2c Error Coin — NZ / Bahamas "Mule" — About Uncirculated (aUNC)

Single Uncirculated (UNC) key error coin struck by the Royal Mint, London. Housed in a brand-new, archival-grade Mylar flip for ultimate long-term protection.

• 1967 New Zealand 2c Error Coin famous for the New Zealand / Bahamas "Mule" die pairing.
• Historic Minting Mishap: Struck using a New Zealand 2c reverse die paired with a Bahamas 5c obverse die at the Royal Mint in London during the rollout of decimal currency.
• Colour Classification & Tone: Vibrant Red-Brown (RB) patina displaying bright copper and rose undertones peeking through the fields, contrasted by deeper wood-grain chocolate tones along the raised devices.
• Strike & Preservation: Exceptionally sharp die strike with unbroken cartwheel mint lustre under light. Clean, smooth fields free of rim dings or contact marks, boasting razor-sharp detail on the Kowhai flowers, artist initials 'JB', and Machin bust.
• Catalogue Reference: Numista N# 35693.
• Mintage & Survival: While up to 100,000 mules were struck, approximately 60,000 were intercepted and destroyed after a manual mint inspection, leaving only a fraction in collector hands.
• Technical Specs: Bronze (97% Copper, 2.5% Zinc, 0.5% Tin), 4.15g weight, 21.08mm diameter, plain edge.

Please Note:

• Package Contents: This listing is for the single featured Red-Brown error coin.
• Condition & Lustre Reality: Uncirculated condition with zero friction or wear on the high points of the Kowhai petals or the Queen's tiara. Full original flowlines and vibrant underlying mint red copper flash.
• Image Note: Images reflect the exact coin available for purchase.

About this Coin

The 1967 New Zealand / Bahamas 2c Mule is Australia and New Zealand's most famous modern decimal error coin. Produced at the Royal Mint in London during the transition to decimal currency, a die mixer paired a New Zealand 2c Kowhai reverse with a Bahamas 5c obverse.

This outstanding specimen presents in full Uncirculated condition with radiant Red-Brown surfaces and unbroken cartwheel lustre. Boasting razor-sharp detail across the devices and vibrant underlying mint red flash through the fields, this is a premium centerpiece for the discerning decimal error specialist.