A New Zealand 1955 cupro-nickel Sixpence (Elizabeth II), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $60 NZD. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from $2 to $20 NZD.
There were 1.6 million minted.
A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.
A New Zealand 1955 cupro-nickel Threepence (Elizabeth II), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $30 NZD. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from $1 to $10 NZD.
There were 4 million minted.
A New Zealand 1955 cupro-nickel Threepence (Elizabeth II)(error - two dots on shoulder), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $300 NZD. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from $18 to $75 NZD.
Unknown quantity minted - included in the 4 million total.
A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.
A New Zealand 1953 Sixpence, uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $45 NZD. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from $2 to $20 NZD.
There were 1.2 million minted.
A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.
There were no New Zealand Sixpences minted prior to 1933.
All years of issue of the New Zealand Sixpence from 1933 to 1965 featured the now extinct "huia", a species of wattlebird.
There was no 1947 New Zealand Crown (Five Shillings) minted. New Zealand Crowns were only minted in 1935, 1949 and 1953.
The Huia featured on the reverse of all New Zealand Sixpences from 1933 to 1965 inclusive.
New Zealand Sixpences from 1947 to 1965 were made from a copper nickel alloy.
"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.
A New Zealand 1954 50% silver Sixpence (George VI), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $170 NZD. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from $4 to $50 NZD. There were 940,000 minted. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.
Reformed Churches of New Zealand was created in 1953.
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A New Zealand 1939 50% silver Sixpence (KG VI), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $275 NZD. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from $3 to $75 NZD. There were 0.7 million minted. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.
A New Zealand 1951 cupro-nickel Sixpence (George VI), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $15 NZD. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from $2 to $7 NZD. There were 1.8 million minted. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.
A New Zealand 1948 cupro-nickel Sixpence (George VI), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $160 NZD. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from $2 to $50 NZD. There were 2 million minted. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.