New Zealand 1 Penny, 1881
Milner and Thompson, Christchurch
Information
Country
New Zealand
New Zealand
Currency
Trade tokens
(1857 – 1881)
Coin type
Token
Denomination
1 Penny
Year
1881
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
13.4
Diameter (mm)
34
Thickness (mm)
2.35
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Penny from New Zealand. Issued in 1881. Struck in Copper. Measures 34 mm and weighs 13.4 g.
- Obverse
- Maori warrior holding shield and spear with Moko on face
- Reverse
- Maori warrior standing holding shield, spear and patu with palm tree, kiwi, mountains and Waka in background
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | xf | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1881 | — | € 53,00 |
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