3 Pence - George VI (1948 - 1952)
Features
| Denomination | 3 Pence |
| Catalog Number | KM# 15 |
| Weight (g) | 1.41 |
| Diameter (mm) | 16.3 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Copper-Nickel |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Demonetized |
Obverse
Engraved by Thomas Humphrey Paget
Lettering:
KING GEORGE THE SIXTH
KING GEORGE THE SIXTH
Reverse
Engraved by George Edward Kruger Gray
Lettering:
NEW · ZEALAND
3d
· 1951 ·
NEW · ZEALAND
3d
· 1951 ·
Edge
Description:
Smooth
Smooth
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | 4,000,000 | Common | |
| 1948 | Proof | Rare | |
| 1950 | 800,000 | Not Common | |
| 1950 | Proof | Rare | |
| 1951 | 3,600,000 | Common | |
| 1951 | Proof | Rare | |
| 1952 | 8,000,000 | Common | |
| 1952 | Proof | Rare |


