New Zealand
half crown
George VI
1944
What is a 1944 New Zealand half crown coin worth?
Values, images, and specifications for the 1944 halfcrown from NZ.
The retail value of a 1944
New Zealand half crown
can range from $17 to over
$1,900, 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 |
$17 | $35 | $115 | $425 | $760 | $1.9k+ |
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 1944 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.
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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 R. Szatkowski
Notes:
Monarch | King George VI |
Edge | reeded |
Weight | 14.14 grams |
Diameter | 32 mm |
Comp | 50% silver |
Minted | London, England |
Mintage | approx. 180,000 |
Scarcity | uncommon for period |
Obverse | Thomas Humphrey Paget |
Reverse | George Kruger Grey |
1944 New Zealand
half crown specifications
1944 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 |