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

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

Coin Type	Threepence (Silver)

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 50% silver, 40% copper, 5% nickel and 5% zinc

In total (counting known proof mintages), 43,400,604 (43mln) silver threepence coins were minted in New Zealand.

Obverse

Effigy of the monarch, legend.

Silver threepences were minted during the reigns of King George V and 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 (Kruger Gray) were omitted from the reverse of the threepence until the 1937 issue when they were placed below the centre of the crossed weapons.

Reverse Inscription	NEW ZEALAND 3d [year]

Edge	Plain	Edge Inscription	None

Notes

Renniks New Zealand Coinage Guide 1966:

"From 1937 the regular diamond shape stops before and after date vary slightly in size and shape.

Also in 1937, reverse designer's initials K.G. added to all reverse designs, and appear under the crossed Patu."

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Coin Type: Threepence (Silver) - (13) Coins

Coin Name	Reverse	Obverse	Details
Threepence 1933			Material: 0.500 Silver Mint: Royal Mint Mintage: 6,000,020
Threepence 1934			Material: 0.500 Silver Mint: Royal Mint Mintage: 6,000,020
Threepence 1935			Material: 0.500 Silver Mint: Royal Mint Mintage: 40,364
Threepence 1936			Material: 0.500 Silver Mint: Royal Mint Mintage: 2,760,000
Threepence 1937			Material: 0.500 Silver Mint: Royal Mint Mintage: 2,880,200
Threepence 1939			Material: 0.500 Silver Mint: Royal Mint Mintage: 3,000,000
Threepence 1940			Material: 0.500 Silver Mint: Royal Mint Mintage: 2,000,000
Threepence 1941			Material: 0.500 Silver Mint: Royal Mint Mintage: 1,760,000
Threepence 1942			Material: 0.500 Silver Mint: Royal Mint Mintage: 3,120,000
Threepence 1943			Material: 0.500 Silver Mint: Royal Mint Mintage: 4,400,000
Threepence 1944			Material: 0.500 Silver Mint: Royal Mint Mintage: 2,840,000
Threepence 1945			Material: 0.500 Silver Mint: Royal Mint Mintage: 2,520,000
Threepence 1946			Material: 0.500 Silver Mint: Royal Mint Mintage: 6,080,000

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Threepence (Silver): Details

Country	New Zealand
Currency	New Zealand Pound
Sub-type of	Threepence
From	1933
To	1946
Face Value	3 (x Penny)
Current	No (demonetised 1967)
Material	0.500 Silver
Designer	George Kruger Gray
Technology	Milled (machine-made)
Shape	Round
Size	16.2600 mm
Mass	1.4138 g

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Threepence (Silver): Photos

Image	Details
	Coin - 3 Pence, New Zealand, 1933 Copyright: Museums Victoria / CC BY Author: Heath Warwick Notes: Two carved patu reverse, no designer's initials (1933 - 1936). Source
	Proof Coin - 3 Pence, New Zealand, 1937 Copyright: Museums Victoria / CC BY Author: Heath Warwick Notes: Two carved patu reverse, K.G designer's initials (1937 - 1946). Source
	Coin - 3 Pence, New Zealand, 1933 Copyright: Museums Victoria / CC BY Author: Heath Warwick Notes: Notes: King George V (1933 - 1936). Source
	Proof Coin - 3 Pence, New Zealand, 1937 Copyright: Museums Victoria / CC BY Author: Heath Warwick Notes: King George VI, Emperor (1937 - 1946). Source

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