New Zealand ½ Crown - Elizabeth II, 1953 – 1965
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Information
Country
New Zealand
New Zealand
Currency
Pound
(1840 – 1967)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Crown
Year
1953 – 1965
Ruler
Elizabeth II
(1952–2022)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
14.14
Diameter (mm)
32
Thickness (mm)
2.3
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Crown from New Zealand. Issued from 1953 to 1965. Struck in Copper-nickel. Measures 32 mm and weighs 14.14 g.
- Obverse
- Young laureate bust of HM Queen Elizabeth II right, legend around. Note: varieties with or without shoulder strap (see below)
- Reverse
- Crowned shield from New Zealand coat of arms within Māori ornamental design, legend around, date below.
- Edge
- Reeded
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | vf | xf | au | unc | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 200K | — | € 2,20 | € 3,80 | € 4,40 | KM#29.2 | 29% | |
| 1965 | 175K | — | — | — | € 5,50 | KM#29.2; BU Year Set | 12% | |
| 1965 | 25K | — | — | — | € 8,60 | KM#29.2; Prooflike | 4% | |
| 1963 | 400K | € 2,80 | € 4,00 | € 4,10 | € 4,10 | KM#29.2 | 37% | |
| 1963 | — | — | — | — | — | KM#29.2; Proof | 1% | |
| 1962 | 600K | € 2,60 | € 3,70 | € 4,40 | € 5,00 | KM#29.2 | 35% | |
| 1962 | — | — | — | — | — | KM#29.2; Proof | 0.5% | |
| 1961 | 80K | € 6,30 | — | — | — | KM#29.2 | 14% | |
| 1961 | — | — | — | — | — | KM#29.2; Proof | 0.4% | |
| 1953 | 120K | € 6,30 | — | — | — | KM#29.1 | 20% | |
| 1953 | — | — | — | — | — | KM#29.1; Matte Proof | 0.9% | |
| 1953 | 7K | — | — | — | — | KM#29.1; Proof | 1.8% |
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