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6 Pence - George VI 1st type
| Silver (.500) | 2.83 g | 19.3 mm |
| Issuer | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| King | George VI (1936-1952) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1937-1946 |
| Value | 6 Pence (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Pound (1840-1967) |
| Composition | Silver (.500) |
| Weight | 2.83 g |
| Diameter | 19.3 mm |
| Thickness | 1.34 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 31 October 2006 |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#10307 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 10% |
Reverse
A Huia (bird) perched on a branch, legend above, denomination and date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NEW·ZEALAND
SIXPENCE 1939
Engraver: George Kruger Gray
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 6 Pence - George VI (1st type) 1937-1946 from New Zealand is that it was minted during World War II, and as a result, the silver content of the coin was reduced from 92.5% to 50% to conserve silver for the war effort.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | 200 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1939 | 700000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1940 | 800000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1941 | 440000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1942 | 360000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1943 | 1800000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1944 | 1160000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1945 | 940000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1946 | 2120000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 6 Pence - George VI (1st type) 1937-1946 coin.
