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6 Pence - George VI 3rd type
| Copper-nickel | 2.83 g | 19.3 mm |
| Issuer | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| King | George VI (1936-1952) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1948-1952 |
| 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#9765 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 11% |
Reverse
A Huia (bird) perched on a branch, legend above, denomination and date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NEW·ZEALAND
SIXPENCE 1951
Engraver: George Kruger Gray
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 6 Pence - George VI (3rd type) 1948-1952 coin from New Zealand is that it was designed by sculptor and medallist, Edgar Bertram MacKennal. MacKennal's design features a portrait of King George VI on the obverse (front) side of the coin, while the reverse (back) side features a depiction of a Maori warrior holding a taiaha (a traditional Maori weapon). This design was chosen to commemorate the centennial of the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi, which was a treaty signed between the British Crown and Maori chiefs in 1840 that established British sovereignty over New Zealand.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | 2000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1950 | 800000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1951 | 1800000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1952 | 3200000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (3rd type) 1948-1952 coin.
