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1959 shilling value - New Zealand

New Zealand

shilling

Elizabeth II

1959

What is a 1959 New Zealand shilling coin worth?


Values, images, and specifications for the 1959 shilling from NZ.

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VG F VF EF aUnc Unc
$0.70 $2 $6 $15 $28 $50+

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.

1959 New Zealand shilling reverse

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1959 New Zealand shilling obverse

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The obverse features the laureate bust

of young Elizabeth II, facing right.


The surrounding legend reads:

'QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND'

images courtesy of D. Hokke

Notes:

Monarch Queen Elizabeth II
Edge reeded
Weight 5.65 grams
Diameter 23.6 mm
Comp cupro-nickel
Minted London, England
Mintage approx. 600,000
Scarcity relatively common for period

 

Obverse Mary Gillick
Reverse George Kruger Grey


1959 New Zealand

shilling specifications


1959 New Zealand

shilling design

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The 1959 New Zealand shilling reverse

shows a crouching Maori warrior, holding

a taiaha (staff weapon).


'NEW ZEALAND' is above the main

design, and 'ONE SHILLING' and the

date below.

The retail value of a 1959

New Zealand shilling can

range from $0.70 to over

 $50, depending on grade,

condition, desirability, and

demand.


Our guide below shows retail

estimates based on grade.

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Grading Terms

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