1 Shilling - George VI (1948 - 1952)
Features
| Denomination | 1 Shilling |
| Catalog Number | KM# 17 |
| Weight (g) | 5.65 |
| Diameter (mm) | 23.62 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Copper-Nickel |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Demonetized |
Obverse
Engraved by Thomas Humphrey Paget
Lettering:
KING GEORGE THE SIXTH
Description:
King George VI facing left.
KING GEORGE THE SIXTH
Description:
King George VI facing left.
Reverse
Engraved by George Edward Kruger Gray
Lettering:
NEW ZEALAND
ONE SHILLING · 1951
Description:
Crouched Maori warrior left, name of country, denomination and date.
NEW ZEALAND
ONE SHILLING · 1951
Description:
Crouched Maori warrior left, name of country, denomination and date.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | 1,000,000 | Not Common | |
| 1948 | Proof | Rare | |
| 1950 | 600,000 | Not Common | |
| 1950 | Proof | Rare | |
| 1951 | 1,200,000 | Not Common | |
| 1951 | Proof | Rare | |
| 1952 | 600,000 | Not Common | |
| 1952 | Proof | Rare |