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½ Crown - George VI Centennial issue
1940 year| Silver (.500) | 14.14 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| King | George VI (1936-1952) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1940 |
| 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#18188 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 24% |
Reverse
Radiant sun above city, standing figure in foreground, legend around, dates below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NEW ZEALAND CENTENNIAL HALF CROWN
1840 1940
Engraver: L.C.Mitchell
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1940 New Zealand George VI Centennial ½ Crown coin is that it was minted during World War II, specifically in 1940, and was part of a series of coins issued to commemorate the centennial of King George VI's birth. Despite the wartime context, the coin's design, featuring an image of the King on the obverse and a depiction of the New Zealand coat of arms on the reverse, was not affected by the war effort and maintains a high level of detail and craftsmanship.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | 100800 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Centennial issue) 1940 coin.
