6 Pence - George VI (1948 - 1952)
Features
Denomination | 6 Pence |
Catalog Number | KM# 16 |
Weight (g) | 2.83 |
Diameter (mm) | 19.3 |
Thickness (mm) | 1.35 |
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
SIXPENCE 1952
NEW · ZEALAND
SIXPENCE 1952
Edge
Description:
Milled
Milled
Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
---|---|---|---|
1948 | 2,000,000 | Not Common | |
1948 | Proof | Very Common | |
1950 | 800,000 | Not Common | |
1950 | Proof | Rare | |
1951 | 1,800,000 | Common | |
1951 | Proof | Rare | |
1952 | 3,200,000 | Common | |
1952 | Proof | Unknown |