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1 Shilling - Elizabeth II 1st portrait
| Copper-nickel | 5.64 g | 23.62 mm |
| Issuer | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1953-1965 |
| Value | 1 Shilling (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Pound (1840-1967) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 5.64 g |
| Diameter | 23.62 mm |
| Thickness | 1.69 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 31 October 2006 |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#837 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 7% |
Reverse
Crouched Māori warrior holding a taiaha (traditional Māori staff weapon), legend above, denomination and date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NEW ZEALAND
K G
ONE SHILLING·1965
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#27.1 (1953-55) Bust without shoulder strap;
KM#27.2 (1956-65) Bust with shoulder strap;
1958 & 1965 reverse die varieties - normal/broken back
