New Zealand
shilling
Elizabeth II
1953
What is a 1953 New Zealand shilling coin worth?
Values, images, and specifications for the 1953 shilling from NZ.
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VG | F | VF | EF | aUnc | Unc |
$1.50 | $4 | $10 | $35 | $50 | $85+ |
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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The obverse features the laureate bust
of young Elizabeth II, facing right.
The surrounding legend reads:
'QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND'
images courtesy of M. Dixon
Notes:
First Queen Elizabeth II era New Zealand shilling.
Monarch | Queen Elizabeth II |
Edge | reeded |
Weight | 5.65 grams |
Diameter | 23.6 mm |
Comp | cupro-nickel |
Minted | London, England |
Mintage | approx. 207,000 |
Scarcity | less common for period |
Obverse | Mary Gillick |
Reverse | George Kruger Grey |
1953 New Zealand
shilling specifications
1953 New Zealand
shilling design
The 1953 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 1953
New Zealand shilling can
range from $1.50 to over
$85, 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 |