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½ Crown - George VI 1st type
| Silver (.500) | 14.14 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| King | George VI (1936-1952) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1937-1946 |
| Value | ½ Crown (⅛) |
| Currency | Pound (1840-1967) |
| Composition | Silver (.500) |
| Weight | 14.14 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#18187 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 17% |
Reverse
Crowned shield from New Zealand coat of arms within Māori ornamental design, legend around, date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NEW·ZEALAND HALF·CROWN
·1944· KG
Engraver: George Kruger Gray
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Interesting fact
The ½ Crown - George VI (1st type) 1937-1946 from New Zealand was the first coin to feature the image of King George VI, who was the father of Queen Elizabeth II.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | 200 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1941 | 776000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1942 | 240000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1943 | 1120000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1944 | 180000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1945 | 420000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1946 | 960000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Crown - George VI (1st type) 1937-1946 coin.
