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1949 half crown value - New Zealand

New Zealand

half crown

George VI

1949

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What is a 1949 New Zealand half crown coin worth?


Values, images, and specifications for the 1949 halfcrown from NZ.

The retail value of a 1949

New Zealand half crown can

range from $1.50 to over

 $525, depending on grade,

condition, desirability, and

demand.


Our guide below shows retail

estimates based on grade.

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VG F VF EF aUnc Unc
$1.50 $4 $18 $90 $260 $525+

Values are in New Zealand Dollars

Further information on grading, condition, detractors, and

how to assess your coin can be found further down this page.

The 1949 New Zealand half crown reverse

shows the NZ Shield of Arms embellished with

Maori designs, with the Royal Crown above.


The shield shows the Southern Cross, a sheaf

of wheat, a lamb suspended by a ribbon, and

mining hammers, with 3 ships in between.


'NEW ZEALAND HALF CROWN' surrounds

the main design, with the date below.

1949 New Zealand half crown reverse

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1949 New Zealand half crown obverse

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The obverse features the bare head

of King George VI facing left.


The surounding legend reads:

'KING GEORGE THE SIXTH'.

images courtesy of Winter Coins

Notes:

Monarch King George VI
Edge reeded
Weight 14.14 grams
Diameter 32 mm
Comp cupro-nickel
Minted London, England
Mintage approx. 2,800,000
Scarcity less common for period

 

Obverse Thomas Humphrey Paget
Reverse George Kruger Grey


1949 New Zealand

half crown specifications


1949 New Zealand

half crown design

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Grading Terms

VG Very Good
F Fine
VF Very Fine
EF Extremely Fine
aUnc about Uncirculated
Unc Uncirculated