New Zealand
shilling
QEII 1962
no ground line
What is a 1962 New Zealand shilling coin worth?
Values, images, and specifications for the 1962 shilling from NZ.
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VG | F | VF | EF | aUnc | Unc |
$7 | $16 | $28 | $75 | $135 | $210+ |
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 R. Brown
Notes:
No ground line behind heel.
Monarch | Queen Elizabeth II |
Edge | reeded |
Weight | 5.65 grams |
Diameter | 23.6 mm |
Comp | cupro-nickel |
Minted | London, England |
Mintage | approx. 1,000,000 (inc
varieties) |
Scarcity | uncommon for period |
Obverse | Mary Gillick |
Reverse | George Kruger Grey |
1962 New Zealand
shilling specifications
no ground line
1962 New Zealand
shilling design
no ground line
The 1962 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: '1962', and 'no ground line'
The retail value of a 1962
'no ground line' New Zealand
shilling can range from $7
to over $210, 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 |