3 Pence - George VI (1937 - 1946)
Features
| Denomination | 3 Pence |
| Catalog Number | KM# 7 |
| Weight (g) | 1.4 |
| Diameter (mm) | 16.3 |
| Thickness (mm) | 0.96 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Silver (.500) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 1.86 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Demonetized |
Obverse
Engraved by Thomas Humphrey Paget
Lettering:
GEORGE VI KING EMPEROR
GEORGE VI KING EMPEROR
Reverse
Engraved by George Edward Kruger Gray
Lettering:
NEW ZEALAND
3d
· 1946 ·
NEW ZEALAND
3d
· 1946 ·
Edge
Description:
Smooth
Smooth
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | 2,880,000 | Common | |
| 1937 | 200 | Proof | Rare |
| 1939 | 3,000,000 | Common | |
| 1939 | Proof | Rare | |
| 1940 | 2,000,000 | Common | |
| 1940 | Proof | Rare | |
| 1941 | 1,760,000 | Not Common | |
| 1941 | Proof | Rare | |
| 1942 | Common | ||
| 1943 | 4,400,000 | Common | |
| 1944 | 2,840,000 | Common | |
| 1944 | Proof | Rare | |
| 1945 | 2,520,000 | Common | |
| 1945 | Proof | Rare | |
| 1946 | 6,080,000 | Common | |
| 1946 | Proof | Rare |