Crown (CuproNickel), Coin Type from New Zealand (showing photos)

Crown (CuproNickel), Coin Type from New Zealand (issued 1953 - 1953)

Coin Type	Crown (CuproNickel)

The composition of the New Zealand cupronickel crown coins (1953 only) was 75% copper 25% nickel.

The coin commemorates the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II.

257,000 were minted, of them 7,000 proofs.

Obverse

Laureate bust of Queen Elizabeth II right; around, + QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND; artist's initials incuse on neck truncation, MG (Mary Gillick).

New Zealand cupronickel crowns were only minted for Queen Elizabeth II.

Obverse Inscription	QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND +

Reverse
At centre crowned royal monogram E II R; below, Maori carving; all within New Zealand Southern Cross; around, NEW ZEALAND CROWN + 1953.

Reverse Inscription	NEW ZEALAND CROWN + 1953

Edge	Milled	Edge Inscription	None

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Coin Type: Crown (CuproNickel) - (1) Coins

Coin Name	Reverse	Obverse	Details
Coronation Crown 1953			Material: CuproNickel Mint: Royal Mint Mintage: 257,000

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Crown (CuproNickel): Photos

Image	Details
	Proof Coin - Crown (5 Shillings), New Zealand, 1953 Copyright: Museums Victoria / CC BY Author: Heath Warwick Notes: Coronation Crown, 1953. Source
	Proof Coin - Crown (5 Shillings), New Zealand, 1953 Copyright: Museums Victoria / CC BY Author: Heath Warwick Notes: Queen Elizabeth II, 1953. Source

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