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1940 shilling value - New Zealand

What is a 1940 New Zealand shilling coin worth?


Values, images, and specifications for the 1940 shilling from NZ.

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VG F VF EF aUnc Unc
$4 $9 $25 $85 $180 $500+

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.

New Zealand

shilling

George VI

1940

1940 New Zealand shilling reverse

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1940 New Zealand shilling obverse

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The obverse features the bare head

of King George VI facing left.


The surrounding legend reads:

'GEORGE VI KING EMPEROR'

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Notes:

Monarch King George VI
Edge reeded
Weight 5.65 grams
Diameter 23.6 mm
Comp 50% silver
Minted London, England
Mintage approx. 500,000
Scarcity less common for period

 

Obverse Thomas Paget
Reverse George Kruger Grey


1940 New Zealand

shilling specifications


1940 New Zealand

shilling design

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The 1940 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 1940

New Zealand shilling

can range from $4 to over

 $500, 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