Sixpence (CuproNickel), Coin Type from New Zealand

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

Coin Type	Sixpence (CuproNickel)

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

In total (counting known proof mintages), 41,232,030 (41 mln) cupronickel sixpence coins were minted in New Zealand.

Obverse

Effigy of the monarch, legend.

Cupronickel sixpences 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 huia bird perched on a branch.

Reverse Inscription	NEW ZEALAND SIXPENCE [year]

Edge	Milled	Edge Inscription	None

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Coin Type: Sixpence (CuproNickel) - (18) Coins

Coin Name	Mintage	Effigy	Legend
Sixpence 1947	3,200,020	King George VI - Bare Head	GEORGE VI KING EMPEROR
Sixpence 1948	2,000,000	King George VI - Bare Head	KING GEORGE THE SIXTH
Sixpence 1950	800,000	King George VI - Bare Head	KING GEORGE THE SIXTH
Sixpence 1951	1,800,000	King George VI - Bare Head	KING GEORGE THE SIXTH
Sixpence 1952	3,200,000	King George VI - Bare Head	KING GEORGE THE SIXTH
Sixpence 1953	1,207,000	Queen Elizabeth II - First Portrait	QUEEN · ELIZABETH · THE · SECOND +
Sixpence 1954	1,200,000	Queen Elizabeth II - First Portrait	QUEEN · ELIZABETH · THE · SECOND +
Sixpence 1955	1,600,000	Queen Elizabeth II - First Portrait	QUEEN · ELIZABETH · THE · SECOND +
Sixpence 1956	2,000,000	Queen Elizabeth II - First Portrait	QUEEN · ELIZABETH · THE · SECOND +
Sixpence 1957	2,400,000	Queen Elizabeth II - First Portrait	QUEEN · ELIZABETH · THE · SECOND +
Sixpence 1958	3,000,000	Queen Elizabeth II - First Portrait	QUEEN · ELIZABETH · THE · SECOND +
Sixpence 1959	2,000,000	Queen Elizabeth II - First Portrait	QUEEN · ELIZABETH · THE · SECOND +
Sixpence 1960	1,600,000	Queen Elizabeth II - First Portrait	QUEEN · ELIZABETH · THE · SECOND +
Sixpence 1961	800,000	Queen Elizabeth II - First Portrait	QUEEN · ELIZABETH · THE · SECOND +
Sixpence 1962	1,200,000	Queen Elizabeth II - First Portrait	QUEEN · ELIZABETH · THE · SECOND +
Sixpence 1963	800,000	Queen Elizabeth II - First Portrait	QUEEN · ELIZABETH · THE · SECOND +
Sixpence 1964	3,800,000	Queen Elizabeth II - First Portrait	QUEEN · ELIZABETH · THE · SECOND +
Sixpence 1965	8,625,010	Queen Elizabeth II - First Portrait	QUEEN · ELIZABETH · THE · SECOND +

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Sixpence (CuproNickel): Details

Country	New Zealand
Currency	New Zealand Pound
Sub-type of	Sixpence
From	1947
To	1965
Face Value	6 (x Penny)
Current	No (demonetised 2006)
Material	CuproNickel
Designer	George Kruger Gray
Technology	Milled (machine-made)
Shape	Round
Size	19.0000 mm
Mass	2.9000 g

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Sixpence (CuproNickel): Photos

Image	Details
	Proof Coin - 6 Pence, New Zealand, 1947 Copyright: Museums Victoria / CC BY Author: Heath Warwick Notes: Huia (bird) on a branch (1947 - 1965). Source
	Proof Coin - 6 Pence, New Zealand, 1947 Copyright: Museums Victoria / CC BY Author: Heath Warwick Notes: King George VI, Emperor (1947). Source
	Coin - 6 Pence, New Zealand, 1951 Copyright: Museums Victoria / CC BY Author: Heath Warwick Notes: King George VI (1948 - 1952). Source
	Proof Coin - 6 Pence, New Zealand, 1953 Copyright: Museums Victoria / CC BY Author: Heath Warwick Notes: Queen Elizabeth II (1953 - 1965). Source

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