New Zealand Sixpences were issued in most years from 1933 until 1965. Decimal currency was introduced in 1967.
Depending on the year, a circulated Sixpence in good condition might fetch anything from $2 to $200 NZD.
Depending on the year, an uncirculated Sixpence in absolute mint condition might fetch anything from $4 to $850 NZD.
A complete set of New Zealand Sixpences from 1933 to 1965 in average condition might get $70 NZD.
The New Zealand 1957 "strapless" Sixpence might be considered to be scarce. Queen Elizabeth II is shown with no shoulder straps on her garment. An estimated 200,000 were minted.
The 1941 and 1942 Sixpences might also be considered scarce.
All years of issue of the New Zealand Sixpence from 1933 to 1965 featured the now extinct "huia", a species of wattlebird.
There were no New Zealand Sixpences minted prior to 1933.
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.
The last New Zealand Shilling was minted in 1965.
The last New Zealand Florin was minted in 1965.
The last New Zealand Halfpenny was minted in 1965. New Zealand converted to decimal currency in 1967.
The last New Zealand Halfpenny was minted in 1965. New Zealand converted to decimal currency in 1967.
Such a coin does not exist. The last New Zealand Halfcrown coin was minted in 1965.
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.
"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.
Such a coin does not exist. The last New Zealand Halfpenny was minted in 1965 and only Britain produced a "Half New Penny" coin.