Shilling (Silver), Coin Type from New Zealand

Shilling (Silver), Coin Type from New Zealand (issued 1933 - 1946)

Coin Type	Shilling (Silver)

The composition of the New Zealand silver shilling coins (1933 to 1946) was 50% silver, 40% copper, 5% zinc and 5% nickel.

In total (counting known proof mintages), 12,540,604 (13 mln) silver shilling coins were minted in New Zealand.

Obverse

Effigy of the monarch, legend.

Silver shillings were minted during the reigns of King George V and 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 SHILLING [year]

Edge	Milled	Edge Inscription	None

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Coin Type: Shilling (Silver) - (11) Coins

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	New Zealand 1934 shilling Copyright: CoinFactsWiki / CC BY-SA Copyright: CoinFactsWiki / CC BY-SA Author: Goldberg Coins and Collectibles Notes: Maori warrior (1933 - 1946). Source
	New Zealand 1934 shilling Copyright: CoinFactsWiki / CC BY-SA Copyright: CoinFactsWiki / CC BY-SA Author: Goldberg Coins and Collectibles Notes: King George V (1933 - 1935). Source
	Proof Coin - 1 Shilling, New Zealand, 1937 Copyright: Museums Victoria / CC BY Author: Heath Warwick Notes: King George VI, Emperor (1937 - 1946). Source

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