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Questions about the history and value of New Zealand coins. Please include as many of these criteria as possible in your question to ensure an accurate evaluation of a coin: the denomination, the country of origin, the year of minting and the condition.

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What is the value of a 1920 New Zealand Penny?

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With the possible exception of traders tokens (with the traders business name on them), there were no "New Zealand" Pennies minted prior to 1940.

Any Pennies circulating in New Zealand prior to 1940 would have been mostly British Pennies and some Australian Pennies.

What is the value of a 1933 New Zealand One Pound note?

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A New Zealand 1933 50% silver Halfcrown (George V), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $950 NZD. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from $12 to $110 NZD.

There were 2 million minted.

A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.

NOTE - 1933 was the first year of issue of the New Zealand Halfcrown.

Are New Zealand Shillings still used?

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No. All New Zealand predecimal coins and notes were withdrawn from circulation shortly after the introduction of decimal currency in 1967 and subsequently demonetised.

The 1967, 1968 and 1969 New Zealand 10 cent coins carried the words "ONE SHILLING" on the reverse along with the "10", but these were withdrawn and demonetised along with all other pre-2006 10 cent coins after the new design coins were issued.

What animal is on the New Zealand 20 cent coin?

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From 1967 to 1989, the Kiwi was featured on the reverse of the New Zealand 20 cent coin.

In 1990, a commemorative 20 cent coin was issued featuring the ship HMS Tory.

From 1990 to present, a Hei Tiki Maori carving is featured on the reverse of the New Zealand 20 cent coin.

What is the value of a 1981 New Zealand 20 cent coin?

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A New Zealand coin with the "Endeavour" on the back would be a 50 cent coin. A New Zealand 1982 50 cent coin, uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $4 NZD. There were 6 million minted. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation. NOTE - All New Zealand pre-2006 20 cent coins are no longer legal tender, but they are redeemable for face value at the Reserve Bank of New Zealand.

Why are there birds on a New Zealand Dollar?

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The design of coinage and banknotes in New Zealand is under the control of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand.

New Zealands coins and banknotes are designed to feature native New Zealand flora and fauna and historically significant or famous New Zealand people.

When was the 5 cent coin removed from circulation in New Zealand?

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The 1 and 2 cent coins were demonetised on the 30th of April, 1990 and the 5 cent coin was also withdrawn and demonetised on the 1st of November, 2006. The 1, 2 and 5 cents coins are no longer considered legal tender.

What is a New Zealand Cook bicentenary 1969 coin worth?

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There are no New Zealand decimal coins that could be considered to be rare.

What is the value of a 1938 New Zealand Halfpenny?

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With the possible exception of traders tokens (with the traders business name on them), there were no "New Zealand" Halfpennies minted prior to 1940.

Any Halfpennies circulating in New Zealand prior to 1940 would have been mostly British Halfpennies and some Australian Halfpennies.

What is the value of a New Zealand One Pound note serial number 298114454?

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A Reserve Bank of New Zealand One Pound note (Chief Cashier R. N. Fleming)(serial 298 114454 - with security thread), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch anything from $150 NZD. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from $18 to $65 NZD.

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What is the value of a 1974 New Zealand 2 cent coin?

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A New Zealand 1974 bronze 2 cent coin (QE II), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $3 NZD. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything up to $1 NZD.

There were 50.023 million minted.

A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.

The New Zealand 2 cent coin was no longer released for circulation after 1987 and was progressively withdrawn from use. The 1 and 2 cent coins were demonetised on the 30th of April, 1990. The 1 and 2 cent coins are no longer considered legal tender.

What is the value of a 1947 New Zealand silver coin?

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A New Zealand 1947 bronze Penny (George VI), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $50 NZD. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from $1 to to $15 NZD.

There were 5.88 million minted.

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What is the value of a New Zealand Five Dollar note with stars?

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If you mean that the stars are a part of the serial number, they are referred to as a "Star note".

Star notes are a reprint of a note that was not properly printed during the initial printing process, and they usually have a different serial prefix (with a star) than the notes they replace.

It is necessary to kow the serial number to give a valuation.

Star notes are usually more valuable than a non-star note.

A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.

What is the value of a 1965 New Zealand Sixpence?

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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.

What is the rarest New Zealand Penny?

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There are no rare general circulation New Zealand Sixpences. In all years they were minted, the minimum quantity minted was 360,000.

The 1957 "Strapless" Sixpence of which there were 200,000 minted, is quite valuable in mint condition.

What might be considered rare are the Proof Sixpences. In most years they were minted, there were 200 or less minted. The rarest of these would be the 1965 Proof Sixpence of which there were 10 minted.

What is the value of a 1953 New Zealand Sixpence?

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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.

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What is the value of a 1944 New Zealand Sixpence?

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A New Zealand 1944 50% silver Threepence (George VI), 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 $3 to $22 NZD.

There were 2.84 million minted.

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What is the value of a 1932 New Zealand Threepence?

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With the possible exception of traders tokens (with the traders business name on them), there were no "New Zealand" Threepences minted prior to 1933.

Any Threepences circulating in New Zealand prior to 1933 would have been mostly British Threepences and some Australian Threepences.

What is the value of a 1968 New Zealand One Dollar note?

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A New Zealand 1969 cupro-nickel One Dollar coin (Elizabeth II)(Captain Cook Bi-centenary)(edge = "COMMEMORATING COOK BI-CENTENARY 1769-1969"), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $4 NZD.

There were 400,000 minted.

A New Zealand 1969 cupro-nickel One Dollar coin (Elizabeth II)(Captain Cook Bi-centenary)(no hyphen in edge inscription - edge = "COMMEMORATING COOK BICENTENARY 1769-1969"), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $6 NZD.

An estimated 75,000 of the 400,000 minted are missing the hyphen from the edge inscription.

These coins were minted as non-circulating legal tender.

A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.

What is the value of an 1881 Christchurch Penny token?

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With the possible exception of traders tokens (with the traders business name on them), there were no "New Zealand" Pennies minted prior to 1940.

Any Pennies circulating in New Zealand prior to 1940 would have been mostly British Pennies and some Australian Pennies.

What is the value of a New Zealand Ten Shilling note 8C539695?

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A Reserve Bank of New Zealand 1938? Ten Shilling note (Governor - L Lefeaux)(serial Y), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch anything up to $6,000 NZD. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from $150 to $3,500 NZD.

A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.

What is the value of a 1997 New Zealand Two Dollar coin?

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A New Zealand 1983 One Dollar coin (QE II)(Charles and Diana Royal Visit), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $10 NZD.

There were 40,000 minted.

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What is the value of a 1958 New Zealand Shilling?

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A New Zealand Shilling, depending on the year and condition might get anything from $3 to $1,500 NZD.

New Zealand changed to decimal currency on the 10th of July, 1967, and all Pre-decimal currency was progressively withdrawn from circulation, and demonetised in 1990. Prior to that, New Zealand issued shilling coins from 1933 to 1965.

At the change-over in 1967, the Shilling converted to 10 cents.

What is the value of a 1938 New Zealand Penny?

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With the possible exception of traders tokens (with the traders business name on them), there were no "New Zealand" Pennies minted prior to 1940.

Any Pennies circulating in New Zealand prior to 1940 would have been mostly British Pennies and some Australian Pennies.

What is the value of a 1968 New Zealand coin set?

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A New Zealand 1984 "Black Robin" Uncirculated coin set , uncirculated and in absolute mint condition and original packaging, could fetch up to $20 NZD.



There were 25,000 issued.



A New Zealand 1984 "Black Robin" Proof coin set , uncirculated and in absolute mint condition and original packaging, could fetch up to $50 NZD.



There were 15,000 issued.



A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.