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.
The Huia featured on the reverse of all New Zealand Sixpences from 1933 to 1965 inclusive.
The Sixpence (six pennies) came from the British currency and spread to many of the Commonwealth countries at different times. Since all countries have now decimalised, the Sixpence is no longer in use. Apart from Britain, there was Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, South Africa, Rhodesia, Malta and many others.
New Zealand has never produced a 50 Shilling coin/note.
A New Zealand 1948 cupro-nickel Shilling (George 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 $65 NZD. There were 1 million minted. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.
A flightless New Zealand bird with a long beak is a Kiwi.
There were no New Zealand Sixpences minted prior to 1933.
There was no 1948 New Zealand Halfpenny minted.
There was no 1948 New Zealand Crown minted.
All years of issue of the New Zealand Sixpence from 1933 to 1965 featured the now extinct "huia", a species of wattlebird.
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.
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.
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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 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.