© A. KOIFMAN JR
© A. KOIFMAN JR
1 Florin - Elizabeth II 1st Portrait
| Copper-nickel | 11.31 g | 28.58 mm |
| Issuer | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1953-1965 |
| Value | 1 Florin (0.1) |
| Currency | Pound (1840-1967) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 11.31 g |
| Diameter | 28.58 mm |
| Thickness | 2.22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 31 October 2006 |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#6081 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 7% |
Reverse
Kiwi bird left, legend above, denomination and date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NEW·ZEALAND
ONE·FLORIN·1962 KG
Engraver: George Kruger Gray
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The BU Uncirculated Sets issued in 1965, which was the last year of minting of the pre-decimal coins, came in three different versions.The Pink Label Set included just ordinary circulation coins that had not gone into circulation.
The Green Label Set included selected circulation coins that had not gone into circulation.
Together the Pink & Green Label sets had a mintage figure of 175,000 in total.
The Blue Label Set included special selected and polished uncirculated coins. Sometimes described as "Prooflike".
The Blue Label set had a mintage of 25,000 in total.
Obverse die varieties:
KM#28.1 (1953-54) Bust without shoulder strap;
KM#28.2 (1961-65) Bust with shoulder strap.
Interesting fact
The 1 Florin - Elizabeth II (1st Portrait) 1953-1965 coin from New Zealand was the first coin to feature Queen Elizabeth II's portrait, which was designed by Mary Gillick. The coin's design was unique to New Zealand and was not used on any other coins in the Commonwealth.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | 7000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1961 | 1500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1962 | 1500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1963 | 100000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1964 | 2000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1965 | 25000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Florin - Elizabeth II (1st Portrait) 1953-1965 coin.
