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New Zealand - 1953 - Threepence - KM25 - Uncirculated
3 Pence - Elizabeth II 1st portrait
Country | New Zealand |
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Type | Common coin |
Years | 1953-1965 |
Value | 3 Pence (1/80 NZP) |
Metal | Copper-nickel |
Weight | 1.4 g |
Diameter | 16.3 mm |
Thickness | 0.96 mm |
Shape | Round |
Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
Demonetized | 1967 |
References | KM# 25 |
Obverse
Laureate bust of Queen Elizabeth II right without shoulder strap
Lettering: + QUEEN·ELIZABETH·THE·SECOND
Engraver: Mary Gillick
Reverse
Two carved patu (Maori weapons)
Lettering:
NEW·ZEALAND
3d
·1953·
Engraver: George Kruger Gray
Edge
Smooth