What NZ coins were minted in 1949?

Answer 1

The legend on the obverse of the 1949 New Zealand Crown coin reads - King George the Sixth.

The legend on the reverse of the 1949 New Zealand Crown coin reads - New Zealand Crown 1949.

The coin was minted to commemorate a Royal Visit which never eventuated.

Answer 2

A New Zealand Halfcrown was a coin of silver appearance which was last minted in 1965.

From 1933 to 1946, their composition was 50% silver. They had a milled edge, weighed 14.14 grams and were 32 mm in diameter.

From 1947 to 1965, their composition was cupro-nickel. They had a milled edge, weighed 14.14 grams and were 32 mm in diameter.

All New Zealand coins have the reigning Monarch on the obverse.

From 1933 to 1965 (except 1940), the reverse of the Halfcrown had a Crowned Shield with ornamental Maori carvings on each side and the words "NEW ZEALAND HALF CROWN" around the circumference at the top, and the year around the circumference at the bottom.

The reverse of the 1940 Halfcrown (New Zealand Centennial) featured a radiant sun above a city with a standing figure in foreground.

They were progressively withdrawn from circulation after the introduction of Decimal Currency on the 10th of July, 1967.

In modern currency, a Halfcrown was the equivalent of 25 cents, but there was no equivalent decimal coin.

There were no Halfcrowns issued in 1936, 1938, 1939, 1952, 1954-1960 and 1964.

From a coin collectors perspective, New Zealand Halfcrowns, depending on year and condition, can be worth anything from $3 to $1,400 NZD.

A complete set of New Zealand Halfcrowns in average condition might fetch up to $125 NZD.

Please note that since the Halfcrown is part of a redundant or obsolete currency, it no longer has an "exchange rate" with other currencies.

Answer 3

The 1949 New Zealand Crown (Five Shillings) was minted to Commemorate the Royal Visit.

Answer 4

Five coins -

1/2 Penny

1 Penny

1 Florin (= 2 Shillings)

1/2 Crown (= 2.1/2 Shillings)

1 Crown (= 5 Shillings)