1/2 Penny - George VI (1940 - 1947)

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obverse of 1/2 Penny - George VI (1940 - 1947) coin with KM# 12 from New Zealand. Inscription: GEORGE VI KING EMPEROR
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reverse of 1/2 Penny - George VI (1940 - 1947) coin with KM# 12 from New Zealand. Inscription: NEW ZEALAND HALF PENNY · 1947 ·
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Features

Denomination 1/2 Penny
Catalog Number KM# 12
Weight (g) 5.6
Diameter (mm) 25.4
Thickness (mm) 1.6
Shape: Round
Composition: Bronze
Not Magnetic
Orientation Medal orientation ↑↑
Demonetized

Obverse

Engraved by Thomas Humphrey Paget
Lettering:
GEORGE VI KING EMPEROR

Reverse

Engraved by L.C. Mitchell
Lettering:
NEW ZEALAND HALF PENNY
· 1947 ·
Year Mintage Comment Rarity
1940 3,432,000 Common
1940 5 Proof Very Rare
1941 960,000 Common
1941 Proof Rare
1942 1,920,000 Not Common
1944 2,035,000 Common
1945 1,516,000 Common
1945 Proof Rare
1946 3,120,000 Common
1946 Proof Rare
1947 2,726,400 Common
1947 Proof Unknown

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