6 Pence - George V

Features

Issuer	New Zealand
King	George V (1910-1936)
Type	Standard circulation coins
Years	1933-1936
Value	6 Pence (1⁄40)
Currency	Pound (1840-1967)
Composition	Silver (.500)
Weight	2.83 g
Diameter	19.3 mm
Thickness	1.35 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized	31 October 2006
Number	N# 5690
References	KM# 2 Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).

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Obverse

Crowned bust of King George V left, legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering: GEORGE V KING EMPEROR

Engraver: Percy Metcalfe

Reverse

A huia (bird) perched on a branch, legend above, denomination and date below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
NEW·ZEALAND
K·G
SIXPENCE 1935

Engraver: George Kruger Gray

Edge

Reeded

Mint

Royal Mint (Tower Hill), London, United Kingdom (1810-1975)

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Date	Mintage	G	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC		Frequency
Undetermined
1933	3 000 000	$ 5.80	$ 5.80	$ 6.60	$ 8.60	$ 8.60	$ 8.60			45%
1933	20								Proof	0.4%
1934	3 600 000		$ 6.50	$ 8.80	$ 8.80	$ 8.80	$ 8.80	$ 240		50%
1934	20								Proof	0.7%
1935	560 000			$ 7.40	$ 7.40	$ 8.30				15%
1935	364								Proof	0.2%
1936	1 480 000			$ 4.90	$ 8.20	$ 9.20	$ 9.20			32%
1936									Proof	0.5%

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Bullion value: USD 3.31 Search tips

This value is given for information purpose only. It is based on a price of silver at 2338 USD/kg. Numista does not buy or sell coins or metal.

Actual silver weight: 0.045 oz

Current silver price: 72.73 USD/oz (see silver price

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Past sales

Pictures	Sale	Date	Version	Grade	Sold price
	Katz Auction 188 Lot 2105	27 Mar 2026	1933	VF	USD 10.44 (EUR 9.00) (+ buyer's premium) The lot includes several items.
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	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232306 Lot 62570	2 Feb 2023	1934	UNC (PCGS MS65)	USD 222.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Only Auction 231923 Lot 61279	6 Jun 2019	1934	UNC (PCGS MS65)	USD 228.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions 2024 June 16 Spotlight: Coins of the British Empire World Coins Showcase Auction 61390 Lot 22293	16 Jun 2024	1935 – Proof	UNC (PCGS PR65)	USD 504.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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