Four New Zealand pence in 1947 had the purchasing power of about $1.05 NZD today.
The British Shilling converted to 5 New Pence at decimalisation. The Australian and New Zealand Shillings, amongst many others, converted to 10 cents at decimalisation.
2 pence
It's worth nearly two pence for the copper.
New Zealand Sixpences from 1947 to 1965 were made from a copper nickel alloy.
There was no 1947 New Zealand Crown (Five Shillings) minted. New Zealand Crowns were only minted in 1935, 1949 and 1953.
No. No New Zealand general circulation coin has contained silver or any other precious metal from 1947 to present day. Prior to 1947, New Zealand "silver" coins had a 50% silver content.
New Zealand changed from Pounds, Shillings and Pence to Dollars and Cents on July 10 1967.
Derek Fox - New Zealand - was born in 1947.
James O'Brien - New Zealand - died in 1947.
50 pence.
If they have been circulated, all British "New" Pence coins are worth whatever is indicated on them.
Such a coin does not exist. The 5 and 10 New Pence coins were first introduced in 1968. The 50 New Pence coins were first introduced in 1969. The 1/2, 1 and 2 New Pence coins were first introduced in 1971.