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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: 1946 (1937-1946)
Value: 1 Shilling = 12 Pence (1/20 NZP)
Currency: Pound (1840-1967)
Composition: Silver (.500)
Weight: 5.4 g.
Diameter: 23.62 mm
Mintage: 1,060,000
Grade: F12 (1 Shock Obverse)
Shape: Round
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
References: KM# 9
Obverse:
Uncrowned portrait of King George VI left, legend around.
Lettering:
GEORGE VI KING EMPEROR
HP
Engraver: Thomas Humphrey Paget.
Reverse:
Crouched Māori warrior holding a taiaha (traditional Māori staff weapon), legend above, denomination and date below.
Lettering:
NEW ZEALAND
KG
ONE SHILLING·1946
Engraver: George Kruger Gray.
Edge:
Reeded.
Reference : KM# 9
Source : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces4...
Collection : George VI - King Emperor (1936-1952) of United Kingdom & British India