New Zealand
half crown
Elizabeth II
1953
What is a 1953 New Zealand half crown coin worth?
Values, images, and specifications for the 1953 halfcrown from NZ.
The retail value of a 1953
New Zealand half crown can
range from $2.50 to over
$105, 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 |
$2.50 | $6 | $15 | $50 | $60 | $105+ |
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 1953 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 laureate bust
of young Elizabeth II, facing right.
The surrounding legend reads:
'QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND'
images courtesy of Arhea Coins
Notes:
First Queen Elizabeth II era New Zealand half crown.
Monarch | Queen Elizabeth II |
Edge | reeded |
Weight | 14.14 grams |
Diameter | 32 mm |
Comp | cupro-nickel |
Minted | London, England |
Mintage | approx. 127,000 |
Scarcity | less common for period |
Obverse | Mary Gillick |
Reverse | George Kruger Grey |
1953 New Zealand
half crown specifications
1953 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 |