New Zealand
half crown
George VI
1940
What is a 1940 New Zealand half crown coin worth?
Values, images, and specifications for the 1940 halfcrown from NZ.
The retail value of a 1940
New Zealand half crown
can range from $11 to over
$135, depending on grade,
condition, desirability, and
demand.
Our guide below shows retail
estimates based on grade.
www.allcoinvalues.com
VG | F | VF | EF | aUnc | Unc |
$11 | $19 | $27 | $55 | $75 | $135+ |
Values are in New Zealand Dollars
Based on European Grading System
Further information on grading, condition, detractors, and
how to assess your coin can be found further down this page.
The 1940 New Zealand half crown reverse
shows a Maori woman with arms outstreched,
sun radiating behind.
The background shows Maori structures
'warefuni' (thatched hut), and 'puhara'
(look-out tower), and European buildings.
The words 'NEW ZEALAND CENTENNIAL
HALF CROWN' are above, and a scroll
reading '1840 1940' below.
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The obverse features the bare head
of King George VI facing left.
The surounding legend reads:
'GEORGE VI KING EMPEROR'.
images courtesy of V. Rokhlin
Notes:
Centennial design, commemorating the 100
year anniversary of the Treaty of Waitangi.
Monarch | King George VI |
Edge | reeded |
Weight | 14.14 grams |
Diameter | 32 mm |
Comp | 50% silver |
Minted | London, England |
Mintage | approx. 100,000 |
Scarcity | less common for period |
Obverse | Thomas Humphrey Paget |
Reverse | George Kruger Grey |
1940 New Zealand
half crown specifications
1940 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 |