1 Florin - George VI (3rd type) 1948-1951 front 1 Florin - George VI (3rd type) 1948-1951 back
1 Florin - George VI (3rd type) 1948-1951 photo
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1 Florin - George VI 3rd type

 
Copper-nickel 11.31 g 28.58 mm
Description
Issuer
New Zealand
King
George VI (1936-1952)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1948-1951
Value
1 Florin (0.1)
Currency
Pound (1840-1967)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
11.31 g
Diameter
28.58 mm
Thickness
2.3 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
31 October 2006
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#4415
Rarity index
8%

Reverse

Kiwi bird left, legend above, denomination and date below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
NEW·ZEALAND
ONE·FLORIN·1950
KG

Engraver: George Kruger Gray

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The 1 Florin - George VI (3rd type) coin from New Zealand, minted between 1948 and 1951, features a unique design element. The obverse side of the coin bears a portrait of King George VI, while the reverse side features a Maori warrior holding a taiaha, a traditional Maori weapon. This design was chosen to represent the cultural heritage of New Zealand's indigenous people and to highlight the country's rich history and diversity.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1948  1750000 - - - - - -
1949  3500000 - - - - - -
1950  3500000 - - - - - -
1951  2000000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Florin - George VI (3rd type) 1948-1951 coin.