6 Pence - George VI 3rd type

€9,765.00
IssuerNew Zealand
Year1948-1952
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value6 Pence (1⁄40)
CurrencyPound (1840-1967)
CompositionCopper-nickel
Weight2.83 g
Dimensions19.3 mm
Thickness1.35 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#16
Obverse descriptionUncrowned portrait of King George VI left, legend around.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringKING GEORGE THE SIXTH
Reverse descriptionA Huia (bird) perched on a branch, legend above, denomination and date below.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringNEW·ZEALAND SIXPENCE 1951
EdgeReeded
Mint
Mintage1948  - - 2 000 000
1948  - Proof -
1950  - - 800 000
1950  - Proof -
1951  - - 1 800 000
1951  - Proof -
1952  - - 3 200 000
1952  - Proof -
Catalog ID2429126640
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