A New Zealand 1944 50% silver Threepence (George VI), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $60 NZD. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from $3 to $22 NZD.
There were 2.84 million minted.
A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.
A New Zealand 1944 50% silver Sixpence (George VI), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $150 NZD. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from $3 to $55 NZD.
There were 1.16 million minted.
A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.
There were 1.2 million minted.
A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.
A New Zealand 1942 50% silver Sixpence (George VI), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $850 NZD. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from $5 to $200 NZD.
There were 0.36 million minted.
A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.
A New Zealand 1941 50% silver Sixpence (George VI), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $850 NZD. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from $5 to $200 NZD.
There were 440,000 minted.
A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.
A New Zealand 1940 50% silver Sixpence (George VI), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $450 NZD. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from $4 to $80 NZD.
There were 800,000 minted.
A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.
There were no New Zealand Sixpences minted prior to 1933.
All years of issue of the New Zealand Sixpence from 1933 to 1965 featured the now extinct "huia", a species of wattlebird.
The Huia featured on the reverse of all New Zealand Sixpences from 1933 to 1965 inclusive.
New Zealand Sixpences from 1947 to 1965 were made from a copper nickel alloy.
"Zack" was a slang term used mostly in Australia and New Zealand for a Sixpence. The term is thought to have originated with the Scottish pronunciation of Sixpence - being "Saxpence", with a thick Scottish accent.
A New Zealand 1954 50% silver Sixpence (George VI), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $170 NZD. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from $4 to $50 NZD. There were 940,000 minted. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.
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A New Zealand 1951 cupro-nickel Sixpence (George VI), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $15 NZD. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from $2 to $7 NZD. There were 1.8 million minted. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.
A New Zealand 1939 50% silver Sixpence (KG VI), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $275 NZD. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from $3 to $75 NZD. There were 0.7 million minted. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.
A New Zealand 1948 cupro-nickel Sixpence (George VI), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $160 NZD. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from $2 to $50 NZD. There were 2 million minted. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.
All New Zealand "silver" coins from 1933 to 1946 inclusive had a 50% silver content. All New Zealand "silver" coins from 1947 onwards, were made from a copper/nickel alloy.
The most valuable New Zealand Sixpence would be the 1957 "Strapless" coin. Not all 1957 Sixpences were strapless, but about 200,000 of the 2.4 million minted show Queen Elizabeth with a bare right shoulder, ie. no garment strap. Second would be the 1941 and 1942 Sixpences.