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6 Pence - Elizabeth II 1st portrait
| Copper-nickel | 2.83 g | 19.3 mm |
| Issuer | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1953-1965 |
| Value | 6 Pence (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Pound (1840-1967) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 2.83 g |
| Diameter | 19.3 mm |
| Thickness | 1.35 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 31 October 2006 |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#4017 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 7% |
Reverse
A Huia bird (Heteralocha acutirostris) perched on a branch
Is an extinct wattle-bird & was found only in North Island of New Zealand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NEW·ZEALAND
K·G
SIXPENCE 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#26.1 (1953-57) Bust without shoulder strap;
KM#26.2 (1956-65) Bust with shoulder strap;
1957 KM#26.1 no shoulder strap:
