New Zealand 1953 3 pence

from the Mountain Groan Collection

New Zealand did not receive her own coinage until 1933, British coins being used heretofore. Issue of pennies and half pennies did not begin until 1940. Threepences were struck for Elizabeth II 1953-65. The design was modified slightly in 1956 to make the shoulder fold of her dress more prominent.

Recorded mintage: 4,000,000 plus 7,000 proofs.

Specification: 1.41 g, copper-nickel, 16.3 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM 25.1.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.

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• 1952 threepence
• Australia 1953 3 pence
• South Africa 1953 3 pence
• 1953 sixpence
• 1953 half crown
• 1953 crown
• 1954 threepence
• Coins and currency dated 1953
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