1942 shilling value - NZ - broken back
New Zealand
shilling
KGVI 1942
broken back
What is a 1942 New Zealand shilling coin worth?
Values, images, and specifications for the 1942 shilling from NZ.
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| VG | F | VF | EF | aUnc | Unc |
| $25 | $50 | $250 | $890 | $1.3k | $1.6k+ |
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.
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Close-up images
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The obverse features the bare head
of King George VI facing left.
The surrounding legend reads:
'GEORGE VI KING EMPEROR'
images courtesy of L. Vazquez
Notes:
Small of back does not extend to belt line.
| Monarch | King George VI |
| Edge | reeded |
| Weight | 5.65 grams |
| Diameter | 23.6 mm |
| Comp | 50% silver |
| Minted | London, England |
| Mintage | approx. 80,000 |
| Scarcity | scarce variant |
| Obverse | Thomas Paget |
| Reverse | George Kruger Grey |
1942 New Zealand
shilling specifications
broken back
1942 New Zealand
shilling design
broken back
The 1942 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.
primary varieties: '1942', and 'broken back'
The retail value of a 1942
New Zealand shilling
can range from $25 to over
$1,600, depending on grade,
condition, desirability, and
demand.
Our guide below shows retail
estimates based on grade.
links to our self-help pages on coin assessment
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Grading Terms
| VG | Very Good |
| F | Fine |
| VF | Very Fine |
| EF | Extremely Fine |
| aUnc | about Uncirculated |
| Unc | Uncirculated |