Threepence (CuproNickel), Coin Type from New Zealand (showing photos)

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

Coin Type	Threepence (CuproNickel)

The specifications for the coin were (in measurement units of the time):
Diameter of Coin: 0.642 inches
Standard Weight: 21.81818 grains
Remedy Allowance (margin of error in weight): 0.212 grains

The composition of the metal was 75% copper and 25% nickel.

In total (counting known proof mintages), 85,832,030 (86mln) cupronickel threepence coins were minted in New Zealand.

Obverse

Effigy of the monarch, legend.

Cupronickel threepences 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
Two carved patu (Maori weapons) crossed with lanyards or throngs attached; between their blades, the value and denomination 3d (abbreviation for "three pence"); above, NEW ZEALAND; below, the date; the artist's initials KG (for [George] Kruger Gray) are below the centre of the crossed weapons.

Reverse Inscription	NEW ZEALAND 3d [year]

Edge	Plain	Edge Inscription	None

Notes

References to additional information:

[Book] Pepping, Robert. 2017. New Zealand History Coined. Wellington, New Zealand. pp 97-109.

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

Coin Name	Reverse	Obverse	Details
Threepence 1947			Material: CuproNickel Mint: Royal Mint Mintage: 6,400,020
Threepence 1948			Material: CuproNickel Mint: Royal Mint Mintage: 4,000,000
Threepence 1950			Material: CuproNickel Mint: Royal Mint Mintage: 800,000
Threepence 1951			Material: CuproNickel Mint: Royal Mint Mintage: 3,600,000
Threepence 1952			Material: CuproNickel Mint: Royal Mint Mintage: 8,000,000
Threepence 1953			Material: CuproNickel Mint: Royal Mint Mintage: 4,007,000
Threepence 1954			Material: CuproNickel Mint: Royal Mint Mintage: 4,000,000
Threepence 1955			Material: CuproNickel Mint: Royal Mint Mintage: 4,000,000
Threepence 1956			Material: CuproNickel Mint: Royal Mint Mintage: 4,800,000
Threepence 1957			Material: CuproNickel Mint: Royal Mint Mintage: 8,000,000
Threepence 1958			Material: CuproNickel Mint: Royal Mint Mintage: 4,800,000
Threepence 1959			Material: CuproNickel Mint: Royal Mint Mintage: 4,000,000
Threepence 1960			Material: CuproNickel Mint: Royal Mint Mintage: 4,000,000
Threepence 1961			Material: CuproNickel Mint: Royal Mint Mintage: 4,800,000
Threepence 1962			Material: CuproNickel Mint: Royal Mint Mintage: 6,000,000
Threepence 1963			Material: CuproNickel Mint: Royal Mint Mintage: 4,000,000
Threepence 1964			Material: CuproNickel Mint: Royal Mint Mintage: 6,400,000
Threepence 1965			Material: CuproNickel Mint: Royal Mint Mintage: 4,225,010

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Threepence (CuproNickel): Details

Country	New Zealand
Currency	New Zealand Pound
Sub-type of	Threepence
From	1947
To	1965
Face Value	3 (x Penny)
Current	No (demonetised 1967)
Material	CuproNickel
Designer	George Kruger Gray
Technology	Milled (machine-made)
Shape	Round
Size	16.2600 mm
Mass	1.4138 g

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Threepence (CuproNickel): Photos

Image	Details
	Proof Coin - 3 Pence, New Zealand, 1947 Copyright: Museums Victoria / CC BY Author: Heath Warwick Notes: Two carved patu reverse, K.G designer's initials (1947 - 1965). Source
	Proof Coin - 3 Pence, New Zealand, 1947 Copyright: Museums Victoria / CC BY Author: Heath Warwick Notes: King George VI, Emperor (1947). Source
	Coin - 3 Pence, New Zealand, 1948 Copyright: Museums Victoria / CC BY Author: Heath Warwick Notes: King George VI (1948 - 1952). Source
	Proof Coin - 3 Pence, New Zealand, 1953 Copyright: Museums Victoria / CC BY Author: Heath Warwick Notes: Queen Elizabeth II (1953 - 1965). Source

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