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½ Crown - Elizabeth II 1st portrait
| Copper-nickel | 14.14 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1953-1965 |
| Value | ½ Crown (⅛) |
| Currency | Pound (1840-1967) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 14.14 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Thickness | 2.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#12403 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 13% |
Reverse
Crowned shield from New Zealand coat of arms within Māori ornamental design, legend around, date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NEW·ZEALAND HALF·CROWN
·1963·KG
Engraver: George Kruger Gray
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The BU Uncirculated Sets issued in 1965, which was the last year of minting of the pre-decimal coins, came in three different versions.The Pink Label Set included just ordinary circulation coins that had not gone into circulation.
The Green Label Set included selected circulation coins that had not gone into circulation.
Together the Pink & Green Label sets had a total mintage figure of 175,000.
The Blue Label Set included special selected and polished uncirculated coins. Sometimes described as "Prooflike".
The Blue Label set had a mintage of 25,000 in total.
Obverse die varieties:
KM#29.1 (1953 only) Bust without shoulder strap;
KM#29.2 (1961-65) Bust with shoulder strap;
Interesting fact
The ½ Crown coin from New Zealand featuring Elizabeth II (1st portrait) and minted between 1953 and 1965 is interesting because it was the first coin to feature the image of Queen Elizabeth II on a New Zealand coin. This coin was also the last ½ crown coin to be minted in New Zealand, as the denomination was discontinued in 1965.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | 7000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1961 | 80000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1962 | 600000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1963 | 400000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1965 | 25000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Crown - Elizabeth II (1st portrait) 1953-1965 coin.
