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New Zealand Sixpences from 1947 to 1965 were made from a copper nickel alloy.
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What is a 1948 New Zealand Sixpence made from?
New Zealand Sixpences from 1933 to 1946 inclusive were made from 50% silver, the remainder being comprised of 40% copper and 10% nickel. From 1947 to 1965, they were made from a copper-nickel alloy.
What is the silver content of a 1946 New Zealand Sixpence?
All New Zealand "silver" coins from 1933 to 1946 inclusive had a 50% silver content. All New Zealand "silver" coins from 1947 onwards, were made from a copper/nickel alloy.
What is the value of a 1928 New Zealand Sixpence?
There were no New Zealand Sixpences minted prior to 1933.
What bird is featured on the New Zealand Sixpence?
All years of issue of the New Zealand Sixpence from 1933 to 1965 featured the now extinct "huia", a species of wattlebird.
What native New Zealand bird is on the New Zealand Sixpence?
The Huia featured on the reverse of all New Zealand Sixpences from 1933 to 1965 inclusive.
Why was Sixpence called a Zack?
"Zack" was a slang term used mostly in Australia and New Zealand for a Sixpence. The term is thought to have originated with the Scottish pronunciation of Sixpence - being "Saxpence", with a thick Scottish accent.
What is the value of a 1947 New Zealand Crown?
There was no 1947 New Zealand Crown (Five Shillings) minted. New Zealand Crowns were only minted in 1935, 1949 and 1953.
What were New Zealand coins made of in 1950?
From 1940 to 1965 inclusive, New Zealand Pennies and Halfpennies were made from bronze. From 1947 to 1965 inclusive, New Zealand Threepences, Sixpences, Shillings, Florins and Halfcrowns were made from a copper nickel alloy giving them a silvery appearance.
What is the silver content of New Zealand pre decimal coins?
All New Zealand silver coins from 1933 to 1946 had a silver content of 50%. From 1947 onwards, all New Zealand "silver" coins were made from a copper-nickel alloy.
What are the values of a 1935 New Zealand Florin Shilling and Sixpence?
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Does a 1947 new zealand shilling have silver in it?
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.
When was Derek Fox - New Zealand - born?
Derek Fox - New Zealand - was born in 1947.
