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½ Penny - George VI 2nd type
| Bronze | 5.6 g | 25.4 mm |
| Issuer | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| King | George VI (1936-1952) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1949-1952 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound (1840-1967) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 5.6 g |
| Diameter | 25.4 mm |
| Thickness | 1.60 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#3921 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 11% |
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
· 1951 ·
Engraver: L. C. Mitchell
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The interesting fact about this coin is that it 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | 1766400 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1950 | 1425600 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1951 | 2342400 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1952 | 2400000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (2nd type) 1949-1952 coin.
