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

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

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

In total (counting known proof mintages), 18,340,404 (18 mln) silver sixpence coins were minted in New Zealand.

Obverse

Effigy of the monarch, legend.

Silver sixpences were minted during the reigns of King George V and 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 (Silver) - (13) Coins
Coin NameReverseObverseDetails
Sixpence 1933 New Zealand / Sixpence 1933 - reverse photo New Zealand / Sixpence 1933 - obverse photo Material: 0.500 Silver
Mint: Royal Mint
Mintage: 3,000,020
Sixpence 1934 New Zealand / Sixpence 1934 - reverse photo New Zealand / Sixpence 1934 - obverse photo Material: 0.500 Silver
Mint: Royal Mint
Mintage: 3,600,020
Sixpence 1935 New Zealand / Sixpence 1935 - reverse photo New Zealand / Sixpence 1935 - obverse photo Material: 0.500 Silver
Mint: Royal Mint
Mintage: 560,364
Sixpence 1936 New Zealand / Sixpence 1936 - reverse photo New Zealand / Sixpence 1936 - obverse photo Material: 0.500 Silver
Mint: Royal Mint
Mintage: 1,580,000
Sixpence 1937 New Zealand / Sixpence 1937 - reverse photo New Zealand / Sixpence 1937 - obverse photo Material: 0.500 Silver
Mint: Royal Mint
Mintage: 1,280,000
Sixpence 1939 New Zealand / Sixpence 1939 - reverse photo New Zealand / Sixpence 1939 - obverse photo Material: 0.500 Silver
Mint: Royal Mint
Mintage: 700,000
Sixpence 1940 New Zealand / Sixpence 1940 - reverse photo New Zealand / Sixpence 1940 - obverse photo Material: 0.500 Silver
Mint: Royal Mint
Mintage: 800,000
Sixpence 1941 New Zealand / Sixpence 1941 - reverse photo New Zealand / Sixpence 1941 - obverse photo Material: 0.500 Silver
Mint: Royal Mint
Mintage: 440,000
Sixpence 1942 New Zealand / Sixpence 1942 - reverse photo New Zealand / Sixpence 1942 - obverse photo Material: 0.500 Silver
Mint: Royal Mint
Mintage: 360,000
Sixpence 1943 New Zealand / Sixpence 1943 - reverse photo New Zealand / Sixpence 1943 - obverse photo Material: 0.500 Silver
Mint: Royal Mint
Mintage: 1,800,000
Sixpence 1944 New Zealand / Sixpence 1944 - reverse photo New Zealand / Sixpence 1944 - obverse photo Material: 0.500 Silver
Mint: Royal Mint
Mintage: 1,160,000
Sixpence 1945 New Zealand / Sixpence 1945 - reverse photo New Zealand / Sixpence 1945 - obverse photo Material: 0.500 Silver
Mint: Royal Mint
Mintage: 940,000
Sixpence 1946 New Zealand / Sixpence 1946 - reverse photo New Zealand / Sixpence 1946 - obverse photo Material: 0.500 Silver
Mint: Royal Mint
Mintage: 2,120,000
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Sixpence (Silver): Details
CountryNew Zealand
CurrencyNew Zealand Pound
Sub-type ofSixpence
From1933
To1946
Face Value6 (x Penny)
CurrentNo (demonetised 2006)
Material0.500 Silver
DesignerGeorge Kruger Gray
TechnologyMilled (machine-made)
ShapeRound
Size19.0000 mm
Mass2.9000 g
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Sixpence (Silver): Photos
ImageDetails
Sixpence (Silver): Photo New Zealand 1940 6 pence New Zealand 1940 6 pence
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Author:
Notes: Huia (bird) on a branch (1933 - 1946).
Source
Sixpence (Silver): Photo Proof Coin - 6 Pence, New Zealand, 1935 Proof Coin - 6 Pence, New Zealand, 1935
Copyright: Museums Victoria / CC BY
Author:
Notes: Notes: King George V (1933 - 1936).
Source
Sixpence (Silver): Photo Proof Coin - 6 Pence, New Zealand, 1937 Proof Coin - 6 Pence, New Zealand, 1937
Copyright: Museums Victoria / CC BY
Author:
Notes: King George VI, Emperor (1937 - 1946).
Source