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New Zealand Coins
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 weight of a 1949 New Zealand Crown?
The 1949 New Zealand Crown (Five Shillings) was made from 50% silver and weighed 28.28 grams.
What is the value of an 1857 New Zealand token with Day and Mieville merchants Dunedin Otago on it?
A New Zealand 1857 One Penny Tradermen's Token (Day and Mieville), circulated but still in good condition, might fetch anything from $20 to $100 NZD.
A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.
What is the value of a New Zealand uncut sheet of 35 x Millennium Ten Dollar notes?
Uncut sheets are something of a niche market, so any value would be very dependant on demand as opposed to rarity.
A Reserve Bank of New Zealand 1992 uncut sheet of 40 Five Dollar notes(Sir Edmund Hillary)(Chief Cashier D.T. Brash - serial AA), in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $550 AUD.
There were 200 sheets printed.
A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.
What is the value of a 1954 New Zealand Threepence?
A New Zealand 1954 cupro-nickel Threepence (Elizabeth II)(strapless), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $35 NZD. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from $2 to $10 NZD.
There were 4 million minted.
A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.
Identify the denominations available for New Zealand notes?
The current "Fifth Series" of New Zealand bank notes comes in the following denominations.
The orange $5 note; which features Sir Edmund Hillary and the native bird is the yellow eyed penguin (hoiho).
The blue $10 note; which features Kate Sheppard and the Blue duck (whio).
The green $20 note; which features Queen Elizabeth II and the native falcon (karearea).
The purple $50 note; which features Sir Apirana Ngata and the Kokako.
The red $100 note which features Lord Rutherford and the Mohua (yellowhead).
What is the value of a 1947 New Zealand Crown?
There was no 1947 New Zealand Crown (Five Shillings) minted.
New Zealand Crowns were only minted in 1935, 1949 and 1953.
What is the value of a 1940 New Zealand Halfcrown?
A New Zealand 1949 cupro-nickel Halfcrown (George VI), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $500 NZD. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from $3 to $85 NZD.
There were 2.8 million minted.
A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.
What is the value of a new penny found in the roll but was not stamped?
A new penny blank planchet is worth $1.50.
Where can one buy gold coins in New Zealand?
New Zealand Post retails current collector coins on behalf of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand.
Alternatively, you could visit any reputable coin dealer who should have a selection of past collector coins.
What is a New Zealand Halfpenny?
A New Zealand Halfpenny was a coin of copper appearance which was last minted in 1965.
From 1940 to 1965, their composition was 97% copper, 2.5% zinc and 0.5% tin. They had a plain edge, weighed 5.65 grams and were 25.3 mm in diameter.
All New Zealand coins have the reigning Monarch on the obverse.
From 1940 to 1965, the reverse of the Halfpenny had a Maori Hei-tiki with Maori ornamental scrolls on each side and the words "NEW ZEALAND HALF PENNY" around the circumference at the top, and the year around the circumference at the bottom.
They were progressively withdrawn from circulation after the introduction of Decimal Currency on the 10th of July, 1967.
In modern currency, a Halfpenny was the equivalent of 0.416 cents, but there was no equivalent decimal coin.
There were no Halfpennies issued in 1943 and 1948.
From a coin collectors perspective, New Zealand Halfpennies, depending on year and condition, can be worth anything from $1 to $450 NZD.
A complete set of New Zealand Halfpennies in average condition might fetch up to $35 NZD.
Please note that since the Halfpenny is part of a redundant or obsolete currency, it no longer has an "exchange rate" with other currencies.
What is the value of a 1972 New Zealand One Dollar coin?
A New Zealand 1972 "Coat of Arms" Uncirculated (Toned) coin set , uncirculated and in absolute mint condition and original packaging, could fetch up to $8 NZD.
A New Zealand 1972 "Coat of Arms" Uncirculated (Superior) coin set , uncirculated and in absolute mint condition and original packaging, could fetch up to $25 NZD.
There were 15,000 issued.
A New Zealand 1972 "Coat of Arms" Proof coin set , uncirculated and in absolute mint condition and original packaging, could fetch up to $35 NZD.
There were 8,000 issued.
A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.
What is the value of a delaminated NZ 5 cent coin?
I am not sure what you mean by "delaminated".
The New Zealand 5 cent coin was made from a copper-nickel alloy and was not plated with anything.
NOTE - All New Zealand 5 cent coins are no longer legal tender, but they are redeemable for face value at the Reserve Bank of New Zealand.
What is the value of a 1980 New Zealand coin set?
A New Zealand 1980 uncirculated (Fantail) coin set in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $18 NZD. There were 27,000 sets minted. A New Zealand 1980 proof (Fantail) coin set in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $35 NZD. There were 17,000 sets minted. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.
Is a 1967 British Shilling rare?
The 1927 British Florin (Two Shillings) was not issued as a general circulation coin, it was only released as a "Proof FDC" and a "Matt Proof FDC" coin and there were only 15,000 minted.
The Matt Proof FDC coin is described as being of the highest rarity.
The Proof FDC coin would perhaps be described as being scarce.
When were the fewest pennies minted?
The fewest general circulation Australian Pennies minted in any year are -
1930 Penny - 3,000 minted - It is widely considered that the release of this Penny was a mistake.
1925 Penny - 117,000 minted
1946 Penny - 363,000 minted
1931 Penny - 494,000 minted
Beyond that, Pennies were minted in quantities from just under 1 million to over 54 million per year.
British Pennies have been minted for well over 1,000 years, so we will stick with recent history.
The fewest general circulation British Pennies minted in any year are -
1951 Penny - 120,000 minted
1848 Penny - 161,280 minted
1837 Penny - 174,720 minted
1844 Penny - 215,040 minted
1950 Penny - 240,000 minted
1849 Penny - 268,800 minted
Beyond that, Pennies were minted in quantities from about 0.5 million to over 654 million per year.
The fewest general circulation New Zealand Pennies minted in any year are -
1954 Penny - 1,080,000 minted
1941 Penny - 1,200,000 minted
Beyond that, Pennies were minted in quantities from 2 million to 18 million per year.
What are the seven security signs on New Zealand banknotes?
New Zealand changed over to polymer banknotes in 1999 and 2000. Polymer technology allows many features not previously possible with paper banknotes.
See the link below to Reserve Bank of New Zealand site for more detail.
How many New Zealand 1968 Uncirculated coin sets were issued?
The were 35,000 New Zealand 1968 Uncirculated coin sets issued.
What was the smallest minting of New Zealand coins?
The smallest mintage of New Zealand predecimal general circulation coins was the 1961 Halfcrown with only 80,000 minted.
The smallest mintage of New Zealand decimal general circulation coins was the 1997 Two Dollar coin with only 1,008,000 minted.
1937 New Zealand coin George VI King Emperor monetary markings 3d what does the d stand for?
It is the old Latin abbreviation for "denarius", which was used for "penny" in the old British Commonwealth coinage system because the penny was effectively the direct descendant of the old Roman piece.
That means you have a coin worth 3 pence, where "pence" is the British plural of penny.
What is the difference between the 1972 sterling silver and cup-nick crowns - they are so similar?
The British 1972 Silver Wedding Commemorative Crown (25 Pence) coin was issued as a packaged mint uncirculated coin and as a packaged Proof FDC coin.
They were also issued as a packaged Proof in sterling silver FDC coin.
The coins are identical except for the metal they are made from.
The sterling silver coin will have a reference to the fineness of the silver (0.925) on the packaging and possibly a certificate of authenticity enclosed in the packaging.
What does DGREG mean on a coin?
D G REG is heavily abbreviated Latin and it will appear on most British and Commonwealth coins when there is a Queen on the throne.
D G is often shown as DEI GRATIA meaning "by the grace of god".
REG is often shown as REGINA meaning "Queen". REX for a King.
Current coins featuring Queen Elizabeth II will have the legend "ELIZABETH II D G REG F D" or something similar meaning, "Elizabeth II, by the grace of god, Queen and defender of the faith".
The full unabbreviated inscription reads "ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA FIDEI DEFENSOR".
The legend in the latter part of the reign of Queen Victoria was a little more impressive and read - "VICTORIA DEI GRA BRITT REGINA FID DEF IND IMP". The literal definition is - "Victoria by the Grace of God, Queen of the British territories, Defender of the Faith, Empress of India".
Is a 1988 New Zealand 50 cent coin made from silver?
The New Zealand 50 cent coin is round.
From 1967 to 2006, the New Zealand 50 cent coin, has a silver appearance, weighs 13.61 grams and was 31.73 mm in diameter, is 2.33 mm thick, has an inerrupted milled edge and is made from 75% copper and 25% nickel.
From 2006 to present, the New Zealand 50 cent coin, has a silver appearance, weighs 5 grams and is 24.75 mm in diameter, is 1.7 mm thick, has a plain edge and is made from nickel plated steel.
How is a fern used for security of New Zealand polymer notes?
The fern leaf appears as a transparent holographic window on all denominations of New Zealand banknotes.
There is also a printed fern leaf above the holographic window on both sides of the note. When held up to the light, the front and back fern leaves align perfectly with each other.
Holographic windows on polymer banknotes are an update on the watermark used on paper notes. They make realistic counterfeiting of banknotes that little bit more difficult to achieve.
What is the value of a 1976 New Zealand 10 cent coin?
NOTE - All New Zealand pre-2006 10 cent coins are no longer legal tender, but they are redeemable for face value at the Reserve Bank of New Zealand.
A New Zealand 1976 cupro-nickel 10 cent coin (Elizabeth II), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $4 NZD. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything up to $1 NZD.
There were 5.026 million minted.
A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.
