1 Shilling - George VI 2nd type

€12,401.00
IssuerNew Zealand
Year1947
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Shilling (1/20)
CurrencyPound (1840-1967)
CompositionCopper-nickel
Weight5.65 g
Dimensions23.62 mm
Thickness1.75 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Obverse: Thomas Humphrey Paget
Reverse: George Kruger Gray
In circulation to31 October 2006
Reference(s) KM#9a
Obverse descriptionUncrowned portrait of King George VI left, legend around.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringGEORGE VI KING EMPEROR HP
Reverse descriptionCrouched Māori warrior holding a taiaha (traditional Māori staff weapon), legend above, denomination and date below.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringNEW ZEALAND KG ONE SHILLING·1947
EdgeReeded
Mint
Mintage1947  - - 2 800 000
1947  - Proof - 20
Catalog ID9050836630
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