New Zealand ½ penny, 1953 - 1955

Information

NumberKM# 23.1
CountryNew Zealand
PeriodQueen Elizabeth II (1953 - 1966)
RulerElizabeth II
CurrencyNew Zealand pound
Coin typeCirculation coins
Denomination½ penny
Year1953 - 1955
Edge typeSmooth
ShapeRound
AlignmentMedal (0°)
CompositionBronze
Weight (g)5.6
Diameter (mm)25.4
Thickness (mm)1.6

Obverse:

½ penny 1953 - 1955, New Zealand

Royal family 

Description
Elizabeth II (Queen of the United Kingdom)

Legend
QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND

Creators: Mary Gillick

Reverse

½ penny 1953 - 1955, New Zealand

Symbols 

Legend
HALF PENNY
NEW ZEALAND

Creators: L.C. Mitchell

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Mintage, Rarity, Worth

YearMintageRarityValue, USD
UNCBUProof
1955240.000++
R
$ 13.41
1954240.000++
1953720.000+7.000


Collection

1955$ 13.41  
1954$ *****  
1953$ *****  
Offers
-user1955 $ 60