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

Sixpence (CuproNickel), Coin Type from New Zealand (issued 1947 - 1965)
Coin TypeSixpence (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]
EdgeMilledEdge InscriptionNone
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Coin Type: Sixpence (CuproNickel) - (18) Coins
Coin NameReverseObverseDetails
Sixpence 1947 New Zealand / Sixpence 1947 - reverse photo New Zealand / Sixpence 1947 - obverse photo Material: CuproNickel
Mint: Royal Mint
Mintage: 3,200,020
Sixpence 1948 New Zealand / Sixpence 1948 - reverse photo New Zealand / Sixpence 1948 - obverse photo Material: CuproNickel
Mint: Royal Mint
Mintage: 2,000,000
Sixpence 1950 New Zealand / Sixpence 1950 - reverse photo New Zealand / Sixpence 1950 - obverse photo Material: CuproNickel
Mint: Royal Mint
Mintage: 800,000
Sixpence 1951 New Zealand / Sixpence 1951 - reverse photo New Zealand / Sixpence 1951 - obverse photo Material: CuproNickel
Mint: Royal Mint
Mintage: 1,800,000
Sixpence 1952 New Zealand / Sixpence 1952 - reverse photo New Zealand / Sixpence 1952 - obverse photo Material: CuproNickel
Mint: Royal Mint
Mintage: 3,200,000
Sixpence 1953 New Zealand / Sixpence 1953 - reverse photo New Zealand / Sixpence 1953 - obverse photo Material: CuproNickel
Mint: Royal Mint
Mintage: 1,207,000
Sixpence 1954 New Zealand / Sixpence 1954 - reverse photo New Zealand / Sixpence 1954 - obverse photo Material: CuproNickel
Mint: Royal Mint
Mintage: 1,200,000
Sixpence 1955 Material: CuproNickel
Mint: Royal Mint
Mintage: 1,600,000
Sixpence 1956 Material: CuproNickel
Mint: Royal Mint
Mintage: 2,000,000
Sixpence 1957 New Zealand / Sixpence 1957 - reverse photo New Zealand / Sixpence 1957 - obverse photo Material: CuproNickel
Mint: Royal Mint
Mintage: 2,400,000
Sixpence 1958 New Zealand / Sixpence 1958 - reverse photo New Zealand / Sixpence 1958 - obverse photo Material: CuproNickel
Mint: Royal Mint
Mintage: 3,000,000
Sixpence 1959 New Zealand / Sixpence 1959 - reverse photo New Zealand / Sixpence 1959 - obverse photo Material: CuproNickel
Mint: Royal Mint
Mintage: 2,000,000
Sixpence 1960 New Zealand / Sixpence 1960 - reverse photo New Zealand / Sixpence 1960 - obverse photo Material: CuproNickel
Mint: Royal Mint
Mintage: 1,600,000
Sixpence 1961 New Zealand / Sixpence 1961 - reverse photo New Zealand / Sixpence 1961 - obverse photo Material: CuproNickel
Mint: Royal Mint
Mintage: 800,000
Sixpence 1962 Material: CuproNickel
Mint: Royal Mint
Mintage: 1,200,000
Sixpence 1963 New Zealand / Sixpence 1963 - reverse photo New Zealand / Sixpence 1963 - obverse photo Material: CuproNickel
Mint: Royal Mint
Mintage: 800,000
Sixpence 1964 New Zealand / Sixpence 1964 - reverse photo New Zealand / Sixpence 1964 - obverse photo Material: CuproNickel
Mint: Royal Mint
Mintage: 3,800,000
Sixpence 1965 New Zealand / Sixpence 1965 - reverse photo New Zealand / Sixpence 1965 - obverse photo Material: CuproNickel
Mint: Royal Mint
Mintage: 8,625,010
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Sixpence (CuproNickel): Details
CountryNew Zealand
CurrencyNew Zealand Pound
Sub-type ofSixpence
From1947
To1965
Face Value6 (x Penny)
CurrentNo (demonetised 2006)
MaterialCuproNickel
DesignerGeorge Kruger Gray
TechnologyMilled (machine-made)
ShapeRound
Size19.0000 mm
Mass2.9000 g
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Sixpence (CuproNickel): Photos
ImageDetails
Sixpence (CuproNickel): Photo Proof Coin - 6 Pence, New Zealand, 1947 Proof Coin - 6 Pence, New Zealand, 1947
Copyright: Museums Victoria / CC BY
Author:
Notes: Huia (bird) on a branch (1947 - 1965).
Source
Sixpence (CuproNickel): Photo Proof Coin - 6 Pence, New Zealand, 1947 Proof Coin - 6 Pence, New Zealand, 1947
Copyright: Museums Victoria / CC BY
Author:
Notes: King George VI, Emperor (1947).
Source
Sixpence (CuproNickel): Photo Coin - 6 Pence, New Zealand, 1951 Coin - 6 Pence, New Zealand, 1951
Copyright: Museums Victoria / CC BY
Author:
Notes: King George VI (1948 - 1952).
Source
Sixpence (CuproNickel): Photo Proof Coin - 6 Pence, New Zealand, 1953 Proof Coin - 6 Pence, New Zealand, 1953
Copyright: Museums Victoria / CC BY
Author:
Notes: Queen Elizabeth II (1953 - 1965).
Source