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

Shilling (CuproNickel), Coin Type from New Zealand (issued 1947 - 1965)
Coin TypeShilling (CuproNickel)

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

In total (counting known proof mintages), 18,332,030 (18 mln) cupronickel shilling coins were minted in New Zealand.

Obverse

Effigy of the monarch, legend.

Cupronickel shillings 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 figure of a Maori warrior in warlike attitude carrying a taiaha (close-quarters staff weapon made from either wood or whalebone).
Reverse Inscription NEW ZEALAND ONE SHILLING [year]
EdgeMilledEdge InscriptionNone
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Coin Type: Shilling (CuproNickel) - (17) Coins
Coin NameReverseObverseDetails
Shilling 1947 New Zealand / Shilling 1947 - reverse photo New Zealand / Shilling 1947 - obverse photo Material: CuproNickel
Mint: Royal Mint
Mintage: 2,800,020
Shilling 1948 New Zealand / Shilling 1948 - reverse photo New Zealand / Shilling 1948 - obverse photo Material: CuproNickel
Mint: Royal Mint
Mintage: 1,000,000
Shilling 1950 New Zealand / Shilling 1950 - reverse photo New Zealand / Shilling 1950 - obverse photo Material: CuproNickel
Mint: Royal Mint
Mintage: 600,000
Shilling 1951 New Zealand / Shilling 1951 - reverse photo New Zealand / Shilling 1951 - obverse photo Material: CuproNickel
Mint: Royal Mint
Mintage: 1,200,000
Shilling 1952 New Zealand / Shilling 1952 - reverse photo New Zealand / Shilling 1952 - obverse photo Material: CuproNickel
Mint: Royal Mint
Mintage: 600,000
Shilling 1953 New Zealand / Shilling 1953 - reverse photo New Zealand / Shilling 1953 - obverse photo Material: CuproNickel
Mint: Royal Mint
Mintage: 207,000
Shilling 1955 New Zealand / Shilling 1955 - reverse photo New Zealand / Shilling 1955 - obverse photo Material: CuproNickel
Mint: Royal Mint
Mintage: 200,000
Shilling 1956 New Zealand / Shilling 1956 - reverse photo New Zealand / Shilling 1956 - obverse photo Material: CuproNickel
Mint: Royal Mint
Mintage: 800,000
Shilling 1957 New Zealand / Shilling 1957 - reverse photo New Zealand / Shilling 1957 - obverse photo Material: CuproNickel
Mint: Royal Mint
Mintage: 800,000
Shilling 1958 New Zealand / Shilling 1958 - reverse photo New Zealand / Shilling 1958 - obverse photo Material: CuproNickel
Mint: Royal Mint
Mintage: 1,000,000
Shilling 1959 Material: CuproNickel
Mint: Royal Mint
Mintage: 600,000
Shilling 1960 New Zealand / Shilling 1960 - reverse photo New Zealand / Shilling 1960 - obverse photo Material: CuproNickel
Mint: Royal Mint
Mintage: 600,000
Shilling 1961 New Zealand / Shilling 1961 - reverse photo New Zealand / Shilling 1961 - obverse photo Material: CuproNickel
Mint: Royal Mint
Mintage: 400,000
Shilling 1962 New Zealand / Shilling 1962 - reverse photo New Zealand / Shilling 1962 - obverse photo Material: CuproNickel
Mint: Royal Mint
Mintage: 1,000,000
Shilling 1963 New Zealand / Shilling 1963 - reverse photo New Zealand / Shilling 1963 - obverse photo Material: CuproNickel
Mint: Royal Mint
Mintage: 600,000
Shilling 1964 New Zealand / Shilling 1964 - reverse photo New Zealand / Shilling 1964 - obverse photo Material: CuproNickel
Mint: Royal Mint
Mintage: 1,400,000
Shilling 1965 New Zealand / Shilling 1965 - reverse photo New Zealand / Shilling 1965 - obverse photo Material: CuproNickel
Mint: Royal Mint
Mintage: 4,525,010
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Shilling (CuproNickel): Details
CountryNew Zealand
CurrencyNew Zealand Pound
Sub-type ofShilling
From1947
To1965
Face Value1 (x Shilling)
CurrentNo (demonetised 2006)
MaterialCuproNickel
DesignerGeorge Kruger Gray
TechnologyMilled (machine-made)
ShapeRound
Size23.0000 mm
Mass5.6500 g
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Shilling (CuproNickel): Photos
ImageDetails
Shilling (CuproNickel): Photo Proof Coin - 1 Shilling, New Zealand, 1947 Proof Coin - 1 Shilling, New Zealand, 1947
Copyright: Museums Victoria / CC BY
Author:
Notes: Maori warrior (1947 - 1965).
Source
Shilling (CuproNickel): Photo Proof Coin - 1 Shilling, New Zealand, 1947 Proof Coin - 1 Shilling, New Zealand, 1947
Copyright: Museums Victoria / CC BY
Author:
Notes: King George VI, Emperor (1947).
Source
Shilling (CuproNickel): Photo Coin - 1 Shilling, New Zealand, 1948 Coin - 1 Shilling, New Zealand, 1948
Copyright: Museums Victoria / CC BY
Author:
Notes: King George VI (1948 - 1952).
Source
Shilling (CuproNickel): Photo Proof Coin - 1 Shilling, New Zealand, 1964 Proof Coin - 1 Shilling, New Zealand, 1964
Copyright: Museums Victoria / CC BY
Author:
Notes: Queen Elizabeth II (1953 - 1965).
Source