1965 shilling value - NZ - broken back
New Zealand
shilling
QE II 1965
broken back
What is a 1965 New Zealand shilling coin worth?
Values, images, and specifications for the 1965 shilling from NZ.
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| VG | F | VF | EF | aUnc | Unc |
| $15 | $35 | $55 | $125 | $160 | $255+ |
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 J. Chatham
Notes:
Back incomplete down to belt line.
| Monarch | Queen Elizabeth II |
| Edge | reeded |
| Weight | 5.65 grams |
| Diameter | 23.6 mm |
| Comp | cupro-nickel |
| Minted | London, England |
| Mintage | approx. 4,500,000 (inc
varieties) |
| Scarcity | uncommon for period |
| Obverse | Mary Gillick |
| Reverse | George Kruger Grey |
1965 New Zealand
shilling specifications
broken back
1965 New Zealand
shilling design
broken back
The 1965 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: '1965', and 'broken back'
The retail value of a 1965
'broken back' New Zealand
shilling can range from $15
to over $255, 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 |