Florin (CuproNickel), Coin Type from New Zealand - detailed information

Florin (CuproNickel), Coin Type from New Zealand (issued 1947 - 1965)
Coin TypeFlorin (CuproNickel)

The composition of the New Zealand cupronickel florin coins (1947 to 1965) was 75% copper 25% nickel.

In total (counting known proof mintages), 28,082,030 (28 mln) cupronickel florin coins were minted in New Zealand.

Obverse

Effigy of the monarch, legend.

Cupronickel florins were minted during the reigns of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth II.

After the Independence of India in 1947, the title "Emperor" was dropped from the legend of King George VI.
Obverse Inscription
Reverse

A kiwi standing facing left; above, NEW ZEALAND; below, ONE FLORIN [year]; after the date in small letters the artist's initials KG (Kruger Gray).
Reverse Inscription NEW ZEALAND ONE FLORIN [year]
EdgeMilledEdge InscriptionNone
Coin Type: Florin (CuproNickel) - (11) Coins
Coin NameMintageEffigyLegend
Florin 1947 2,500,020 King George VI - Bare Head GEORGE VI KING EMPEROR
Florin 1948 1,750,000 King George VI - Bare Head KING GEORGE THE SIXTH
Florin 1949 3,500,000 King George VI - Bare Head KING GEORGE THE SIXTH
Florin 1950 3,500,000 King George VI - Bare Head KING GEORGE THE SIXTH
Florin 1951 2,000,000 King George VI - Bare Head KING GEORGE THE SIXTH
Florin 1953 257,000 Queen Elizabeth II - First Portrait QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND +
Florin 1961 1,500,000 Queen Elizabeth II - First Portrait QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND +
Florin 1962 1,500,000 Queen Elizabeth II - First Portrait QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND +
Florin 1963 100,000 Queen Elizabeth II - First Portrait QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND +
Florin 1964 2,000,000 Queen Elizabeth II - First Portrait QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND
Florin 1965 9,475,010 Queen Elizabeth II - First Portrait QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND +
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Florin (CuproNickel): Details
CountryNew Zealand
CurrencyNew Zealand Pound
Sub-type ofFlorin
From1947
To1965
Face Value2 (x Shilling)
CurrentNo (demonetised 2006)
MaterialCuproNickel
DesignerGeorge Kruger Gray
TechnologyMilled (machine-made)
ShapeRound
Size28.5000 mm
Mass11.3000 g
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Florin (CuproNickel): Photos
ImageDetails
Florin (CuproNickel): Photo Proof Coin - Florin (2 Shillings), New Zealand, 1947 Proof Coin - Florin (2 Shillings), New Zealand, 1947
Copyright: Museums Victoria / CC BY
Author:
Notes: Kiwi bird (1947 - 1965).
Source
Florin (CuproNickel): Photo Proof Coin - Florin (2 Shillings), New Zealand, 1947 Proof Coin - Florin (2 Shillings), New Zealand, 1947
Copyright: Museums Victoria / CC BY
Author:
Notes: King George VI, Emperor (1947).
Source
Florin (CuproNickel): Photo New Zealand 1951 florin New Zealand 1951 florin
Copyright: CoinFactsWiki / CC BY-SA
Author:
Notes: King George VI (1948 - 1951).
Source
Florin (CuproNickel): Photo Proof Coin - Florin (2 Shillings), New Zealand, 1953 Proof Coin - Florin (2 Shillings), New Zealand, 1953
Copyright: Museums Victoria / CC BY
Author:
Notes: Queen Elizabeth II (1953 - 1965).
Source