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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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

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