1965 shilling value - New Zealand
New Zealand
shilling
Elizabeth II
1965
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 |
| $0.50 | $1.25 | $1.50 | $2.00 | $3.00 | $5.00+ |
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 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'
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Close-up images
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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:
Back complete 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 | relatively common for period |
| Obverse | Mary Gillick |
| Reverse | George Kruger Grey |
1965 New Zealand
shilling specifications
1965 New Zealand
shilling design
The retail value of a 1965
New Zealand shilling can
range from $0.50 to over
$5, 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 |