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
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Coin Type: Florin (CuproNickel) - (11) Coins
Coin NameReverseObverseDetails
Florin 1947 New Zealand / Florin 1947 - reverse photo New Zealand / Florin 1947 - obverse photo Material: CuproNickel
Mint: Royal Mint
Mintage: 2,500,020
Florin 1948 New Zealand / Florin 1948 - reverse photo New Zealand / Florin 1948 - obverse photo Material: CuproNickel
Mint: Royal Mint
Mintage: 1,750,000
Florin 1949 New Zealand / Florin 1949 - reverse photo New Zealand / Florin 1949 - obverse photo Material: CuproNickel
Mint: Royal Mint
Mintage: 3,500,000
Florin 1950 New Zealand / Florin 1950 - reverse photo New Zealand / Florin 1950 - obverse photo Material: CuproNickel
Mint: Royal Mint
Mintage: 3,500,000
Florin 1951 New Zealand / Florin 1951 - reverse photo New Zealand / Florin 1951 - obverse photo Material: CuproNickel
Mint: Royal Mint
Mintage: 2,000,000
Florin 1953 New Zealand / Florin 1953 - reverse photo New Zealand / Florin 1953 - obverse photo Material: CuproNickel
Mint: Royal Mint
Mintage: 257,000
Florin 1961 New Zealand / Florin 1961 - reverse photo New Zealand / Florin 1961 - obverse photo Material: CuproNickel
Mint: Royal Mint
Mintage: 1,500,000
Florin 1962 Material: CuproNickel
Mint: Royal Mint
Mintage: 1,500,000
Florin 1963 Material: CuproNickel
Mint: Royal Mint
Mintage: 100,000
Florin 1964 New Zealand / Florin 1964 - reverse photo New Zealand / Florin 1964 - obverse photo Material: CuproNickel
Mint: Royal Mint
Mintage: 2,000,000
Florin 1965 New Zealand / Florin 1965 - reverse photo New Zealand / Florin 1965 - obverse photo Material: CuproNickel
Mint: Royal Mint
Mintage: 9,475,010
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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