© Heritage Auctions
© Heritage Auctions
½ Penny - George VI 1st type
| Bronze | 5.6 g | 25.4 mm |
| Issuer | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| King | George VI (1936-1952) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1940-1947 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound (1840-1967) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 5.6 g |
| Diameter | 25.4 mm |
| Thickness | 1.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#3920 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 9% |
Reverse
A Hei-tiki (ornamental Māori pendant) with Māori ornamental scrolls on each side, legend around, date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NEW ZEALAND HALF PENNY
· 1940 ·
Engraver: L. C. Mitchell
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The interesting fact about the ½ Penny - George VI (1st type) 1940-1947 from New Zealand is that it was the first coin to feature the image of King George VI, who was the father of Queen Elizabeth II. This coin was minted during World War II, and it was used as a symbol of solidarity and support for the war effort. The coin's design features the king's portrait on one side and the iconic image of a Maori warrior on the other, which represents the cultural heritage of New Zealand.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1941 | 960000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1942 | 1920000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1944 | 2035200 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1945 | 1516800 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1946 | 3120000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1947 | 2726400 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Penny - George VI (1st type) 1940-1947 coin.