A New Zealand 1948 cupro-nickel Shilling (George 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 $65 NZD.
There were 1 million minted.
A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.
New Zealand has never produced a 50 Shilling coin/note.
The last New Zealand Shilling containing any silver at all, was minted in 1946. From 1947 onwards, all New Zealand Shillings were made from a copper-nickel alloy. The last New Zealand Shilling was minted in 1965. The 10 cent coins that replaced them had ONE SHILLING marked on them in 1967, 1968 and 1969.
There were twelve predecimal Pennies in a Shilling, as used by many of the British Commonwealth countries. The British Shilling converted to 5 New Pence at the changeover to decimal currency. The Australian and New Zealand Shilling converted to 10 cents at the changeover to decimal currency.
A New Zealand 1940 50% silver Shilling (George VI), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $175 NZD. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from $6 to $80 NZD. There were 500,000 minted. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.
Good question, nobody has ever seen one.The last Australian Shilling was minted in 1963.The last British Shilling was minted in 1966.The last New Zealand Shilling was minted in 1965.
The last New Zealand Shilling was minted in 1965.
New Zealand has never produced a 50 Shilling coin/note.
There were no 1936 New Zealand Shillings minted.
There was no 1948 New Zealand Halfpenny minted.
There was no 1948 New Zealand Crown minted.
New Zealand has never issued a 20 Shilling coin.
The Maori warrior on the reverse of the New Zealand Shilling does not represent a particular individual. All New Zealand coins have a uniquely New Zealand image, or something relevant to New Zealand history on the reverse. The reverse of the New Zealand One Shilling coin shows a crouching Maori warrior carrying a taiaha.
The last New Zealand Shilling containing any silver at all, was minted in 1946. From 1947 onwards, all New Zealand Shillings were made from a copper-nickel alloy. The last New Zealand Shilling was minted in 1965. The 10 cent coins that replaced them had ONE SHILLING marked on them in 1967, 1968 and 1969.
For a valuation on any New Zealand banknote, the denomination, design, Chief Cashier and/or Governor and Serial Number would need to be known.
The value of NZ coins varies widely, and you will find a book listing these at most coin and stamp dealers.
A New Zealand 1965 Shilling (Proof), does not get a valuation in any catalogue. There were only 10 minted, so that puts into the category of extremely rare and therefore unattainable. A New Zealand 1965 Shilling (Proof like), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $10 NZD. There were 25,000 minted. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.
There were twelve predecimal Pennies in a Shilling, as used by many of the British Commonwealth countries. The British Shilling converted to 5 New Pence at the changeover to decimal currency. The Australian and New Zealand Shilling converted to 10 cents at the changeover to decimal currency.