All New Zealand Halfcrowns from 1933 to 1946 inclusive, had a silver content of 50%.
From 1947 to 1965 inclusive they were made from copper-nickel.
There were no New Zealand Halfcrowns minted prior to 1933.
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.
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.
There were no New Zealand Halfcrowns minted prior to 1933. Any Halfcrowns circulating in New Zealand prior to 1933 would have been British Halfcrowns.
Yes. All New Zealand "silver" coins minted from 1933 to 1946 inclusive had a 50% silver content. From 1947 onwards, they were all made from a copper-nickel alloy.
The most valuable New Zealand Halfcrown coins in absolute mint uncirculated condition are - 1944 - $2,000 NZD 1935 - $1,500 NZD 1933 - $950 NZD 1934 - $950 NZD But any mint uncirculated Halfcrown from 1933 to 1961 is likely to get $100 NZD or more. Circulated Halfcrowns in average condition from 1933 to 1946 are likely to get anything from $15 to $30 NZD.
The New Zealand Halfcrown was issued in most years from 1933 to 1965. Any collector value would depend on the year and condition of the coin.
The New Zealand Halfcrown coin was first minted in 1933 and last minted in 1965. There were no New Zealand Halfcrown coins minted in 1936, 1938, 1939, 1952, 1954 to 1960, and 1964. The fewest coins were minted in the following years - 1961 - 80,000 1940 - 100,800 1953 - 127,000 1944 - 180,000 It is difficult to say which is the rarest coin, since nobody knows how many there are tucked away in collections.
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Dating back to the settlement of New Zealand and prior to New Zealand issuing its own currency in 1933, the usual range of British coins and some Australian coins were circulating as legitimate currency in New Zealand. Pre-1933 British coins would have included the gold Sovereign and Half-Sovereign, the silver Crown, Halfcrown, Florin (Two Shillings), Shilling, Sixpence and Threepence, the bronze Penny, Halfpenny and Farthing. The Australian currency of the time was almost identical to the equivalent British coins and included the silver Florin (Two Shillings), Shilling, Sixpence and Threepence, the bronze Penny and Halfpenny.
A New Zealand 50% silver 1942 Halfcrown (KG VI), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $450 NZD. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from $8 to $100 NZD. There were 0.24 million minted. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.
All New Zealand silver coins from 1933 to 1946 inclusive were made from 50% silver, 40% copper, 5% nickel and 5% zinc.