New Zealand 1 Shilling - George VI, 1948 – 1952

3rd type

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country New Zealand New Zealand
Currency Pound (1840 – 1967)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Shilling
Year 1948 – 1952
Ruler George VI (1936–1952)
Composition Copper-nickel
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 5.65
Diameter (mm) 23.62
Thickness (mm) 1.77
Demonetized 31 October 2006

Description

1 Shilling from New Zealand. Issued from 1948 to 1952. Struck in Copper-nickel. Measures 23.62 mm and weighs 5.65 g.

Obverse
Uncrowned portrait of King George VI left, legend around.
Reverse
Crouched Māori warrior holding a taiaha (traditional Māori staff weapon), legend above, denomination and date below.
Edge
Reeded

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage vg f vf xf Comment Frequency
1952  600K € 0,39 € 1,90 € 2,60 € 3,10 26%
1952  — — — — — Proof 0.9%
1951  1.2M — € 1,40 € 2,50 € 4,90 44%
1951  — — — — — Proof 0.4%
1950  600K — € 0,38 € 2,80 € 2,80 30%
1950  — — — — — Proof 0.7%
1948  1M — € 0,66 € 2,80 € 3,50 43%
1948  — — — — — Proof 0.6%

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