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½ Crown - George VI 3rd type
| Copper-nickel | 14.14 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| King | George VI (1936-1952) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1948-1951 |
| 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#4015 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 10% |
Reverse
Crowned shield from New Zealand coat of arms within Māori ornamental design, legend around, date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NEW·ZEALAND HALF·CROWN
·1948·KG
Engraver: George Kruger Gray
Edge
Reeded
Comment
1950 varieties:"KG close to rim" means KG is almost touching the denticles below
"KG far from rim" (or "KG close to dots") means KG is centered between the denticles and the dot above
