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1 Shilling - George VI 3rd type
| Copper-nickel | 5.65 g | 23.62 mm |
| Issuer | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| King | George VI (1936-1952) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1948-1952 |
| Value | 1 Shilling (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Pound (1840-1967) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 5.65 g |
| Diameter | 23.62 mm |
| Thickness | 1.77 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 31 October 2006 |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#12402 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 12% |
Reverse
Crouched Māori warrior holding a taiaha (traditional Māori staff weapon), legend above, denomination and date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NEW ZEALAND
KG
ONE SHILLING·1951
Engraver: George Kruger Gray
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Shilling - George VI (3rd type) coin from New Zealand is that it was designed by sculptor and medallist, Edgar Bertram MacKennal. He was a prominent artist of his time and his design for the coin features a portrait of King George VI, with the inscription "GEORGIVS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REX" around the edge. The coin was minted from 1948 to 1952 and was used widely in circulation during that time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | 1000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1950 | 600000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1951 | 1200000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1952 | 600000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Shilling - George VI (3rd type) 1948-1952 coin.
