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Country: New Zealand - King George VI (King: 1936-1952 & Emperor of India from 1936 until 1947)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Year: 1947
Value: 1/2 Crown = 2 Shillings 6 Pence (1/8 NZP)
Currency: Pound (1840-1967)
Composition: Copper-Nickel
Weight: 14 g.
Diameter: 32 mm
Mintage: 1,600,000
Grade: VF
Shape: Round
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
References: KM# 11a
Obverse:
Uncrowned portrait of King George VI left, legend around
Lettering:
GEORGE VI KING EMPEROR
HP
Engraver: Thomas Humphrey Paget.
Reverse:
Crowned shield from New Zealand coat of arms within Māori ornamental design, legend around, date below.
Lettering:
NEW·ZEALAND HALF·CROWN
·1947·KG
Engraver: George Kruger Gray.
Edge:
Reeded.
Reference : KM# 11a
Source : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces4...
Collection : George VI - King Emperor (1936-1952) of United Kingdom & British India