6 Pence - George VI 2nd type

€7,261.00
IssuerNew Zealand
Year1947
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value6 Pence (1⁄40)
CurrencyPound (1840-1967)
CompositionCopper-nickel
Weight2.83 g
Dimensions19.3 mm
Thickness1.2 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#8a
Obverse descriptionUncrowned portrait of King George VI left, legend around.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringGEORGE VI KING EMPEROR
Reverse descriptionA Huia (bird) perched on a branch, legend above, denomination and date below.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringNEW·ZEALAND SIXPENCE 1947
EdgeReeded
Mint
Mintage1947  - - 3 200 000
1947  - Proof - 20
Catalog ID2087731370
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