New Zealand 1 Crown - Elizabeth II, 1953

1st portrait; Coronation

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country New Zealand New Zealand
Currency Pound (1840 – 1967)
Coin type Circulating commemorative coin
Denomination 1 Crown
Year 1953
Ruler Elizabeth II (1952–2022)
Composition Copper-nickel
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 28.28
Diameter (mm) 38.61
Thickness (mm) 2.9
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Crown from New Zealand. Issued in 1953. Struck in Copper-nickel. Measures 38.61 mm and weighs 28.28 g.

Obverse
Young laureate bust of HM Queen Elizabeth II right, legend around.
Reverse
Crowned royal cypher above Maori carving flanked by stars, legend and date around.
Edge
Reeded

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage vf xf au unc Comment Frequency
1953  250K € 6,40 € 6,50 € 8,70 € 9,80 96%
1953  — — — — — Matte Proof 0.5%
1953  7K — — — — Proof 5%

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