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1950 half crown - NZ - far diamond

New Zealand

half crown

KGVI 1950

far diamond

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What is a 1950 New Zealand half crown coin worth?


Values, images, and specifications for the 1950 halfcrown from NZ.

The retail value of a 1950

'far diamond' New Zealand

half crown can range from

$3 to over $200, 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
$3 $7 $16 $65 $125 $200+

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 1950 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.


primary varieties: '1950', and 'far diamond'

1950 New Zealand half crown reverse, far diamond

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Close-up images

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near diamond
far diamond
1950 New Zealand half crown obverse, far diamond

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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 R Brown

Notes:

Diamond to right hand side of date is centered.

(far diamond variety)

Monarch King George VI
Edge reeded
Weight 14.14 grams
Diameter 32 mm
Comp cupro-nickel
Minted London, England
Mintage approx. 3,600,000 (inc varieties)
Scarcity less common variant

 

Obverse Thomas Humphrey Paget
Reverse George Kruger Grey


1950 New Zealand

half crown specifications

far diamond


1950 New Zealand

half crown design

far diamond

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Grading Terms

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