A New Zealand 1946 50% silver Shilling (George VI), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $125 NZD. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from $5 to $50 NZD.
There were 1.06 million minted.
A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.
The last New Zealand Shilling was minted in 1965.
New Zealand has never produced a 50 Shilling coin/note.
There were no 1936 New Zealand Shillings minted.
The last New Zealand Shilling containing any silver at all, was minted in 1946. From 1947 onwards, all New Zealand Shillings were made from a copper-nickel alloy. The last New Zealand Shilling was minted in 1965. The 10 cent coins that replaced them had ONE SHILLING marked on them in 1967, 1968 and 1969.
New Zealand has never issued a 20 Shilling coin.
All New Zealand silver coins from 1933 to 1946 inclusive were made from 50% silver, 40% copper, 5% nickel and 5% zinc.
The Maori warrior on the reverse of the New Zealand Shilling does not represent a particular individual. All New Zealand coins have a uniquely New Zealand image, or something relevant to New Zealand history on the reverse. The reverse of the New Zealand One Shilling coin shows a crouching Maori warrior carrying a taiaha.
For a valuation on any New Zealand banknote, the denomination, design, Chief Cashier and/or Governor and Serial Number would need to be known.
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 value of NZ coins varies widely, and you will find a book listing these at most coin and stamp dealers.
Such a coin does not exist. The New Zealand 10 cent coin was first issued in 1967.
A New Zealand 1965 Shilling (Proof), does not get a valuation in any catalogue. There were only 10 minted, so that puts into the category of extremely rare and therefore unattainable. A New Zealand 1965 Shilling (Proof like), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $10 NZD. There were 25,000 minted. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.