New Zealand 6 Pence - George VI, 1947

2nd type

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country New Zealand New Zealand
Currency Pound (1840 – 1967)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 6 Pence
Year 1947
Ruler George VI (1936–1952)
Composition Copper-nickel
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 2.83
Diameter (mm) 19.3
Thickness (mm) 1.2
Demonetized 31 October 2006

Description

6 Pence from New Zealand. Issued in 1947. Struck in Copper-nickel. Measures 19.3 mm and weighs 2.83 g.

Obverse
Uncrowned portrait of King George VI left, legend around.
Reverse
A Huia (bird) perched on a branch, legend above, denomination and date below.
Edge
Reeded

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage f vf xf Comment Frequency
1947  3.2M € 0,49 € 2,20 € 3,50 99%
1947  20 — — — Proof 1.1%

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