3 Pence - Elizabeth II 1st portrait; Mule
1965 year| Copper-nickel | 1.4 g | 16.3 mm |
| Issuer | New Zealand and Hong Kong |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1965 |
| Value | 3 Pence (1⁄80) |
| Currency | Pound (1840-1967) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 1.4 g |
| Diameter | 16.3 mm |
| Thickness | 0.96 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#371058 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Two carved patu (Māori short-handled clubs) with legend and denomination above, date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NEW·ZEALAND
3d
K·G
·1965·
Engraver: George Kruger Gray
Edge
Plain
Comment
Mule - New Zealand 3 Pence coin struck with a Hong Kong 5 Cent obverse.
Mintage unknown.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 3 Pence - Elizabeth II (1st portrait; Mule) 1965 coin from New Zealand and Hong Kong is that it is a mule coin, meaning it has a mismatched obverse (front) and reverse (back) design. The obverse features the first portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, while the reverse features the image of a Maori warrior, which was originally designed for the New Zealand 3 pence coin. This error occurred because the dies for the two sides were not properly aligned, resulting in a unique and rare coin.
