New Zealand ½ Penny - George VI, 1949 – 1952
2nd type
Information
Country
New Zealand
New Zealand
Currency
Pound
(1840 – 1967)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Penny
Year
1949 – 1952
Ruler
George VI
(1936–1952)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
5.6
Diameter (mm)
25.4
Thickness (mm)
1.6
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Penny from New Zealand. Issued from 1949 to 1952. Struck in Bronze. Measures 25.4 mm and weighs 5.6 g.
- Obverse
- Uncrowned portrait of King George VI left, legend around.
- Reverse
- A Hei-tiki (ornamental Māori pendant) with Māori ornamental scrolls on each side, legend around, date below.
- Edge
- Plain
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | vg | f | vf | xf | au | unc | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | 2.4M | — | € 0,63 | € 1,10 | € 2,90 | € 4,40 | € 4,40 | 45% | ||
| 1952 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Proof | 0.7% | |
| 1951 | 2.3M | € 0,66 | € 0,66 | € 0,67 | € 2,20 | — | — | 42% | ||
| 1951 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Proof | 0.3% | |
| 1950 | 1.4M | — | € 0,67 | € 1,60 | € 2,40 | — | — | 31% | ||
| 1950 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Proof | 0.4% | |
| 1949 | 1.8M | — | € 0,63 | € 1,10 | € 4,20 | — | — | 34% | ||
| 1949 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Proof | 0.3% |
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