One Florin (2 Shillings)
1947 New Zealand One Florin (Kiwi)
New Zealand · 1947
A round cupro-nickel coin featuring the portrait of King George VI on the obverse and a Kiwi bird on the reverse.
- Country
- New Zealand
- Year
- 1947
- Denomination
- One Florin (2 Shillings)
- Metal
- Copper-Nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
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Overview
A round cupro-nickel coin featuring the portrait of King George VI on the obverse and a Kiwi bird on the reverse.
Historical significance
1947 was the first year New Zealand switched from silver to cupro-nickel for its coinage following WWII. It reflects the post-war economic shift and the ongoing reign of King George VI.
Obverse (front)
Bare-headed portrait of King George VI facing left. Legend around: 'GEORGE VI KING EMPEROR'. Designer: Thomas Humphrey Paget.
Reverse (back)
A North Island brown kiwi facing left, standing on a ground line. Legend above: 'NEW ZEALAND'; below: 'ONE FLORIN 1947'. Designer: George James Berry.
Estimated value
$1.00 - $3.00 in circulated condition; $15.00 - $40.00 in Uncirculated (MS) condition.
What drives this coin's value
Condition (grade) is the primary factor. High Mint State examples with original luster command premiums. Surface spots or 'milk spots' can lower eye appeal.
Grade assessment
Very Fine (VF). Shows moderate wear on the high points of the Kiwi's feathers and the King's hair, with some surface spotting/detritus.
Mintage & rarity
2,800,000; common date.
Authenticity & counterfeit red flags
Check for the correct weight of 11.31g and magnetism (copper-nickel should be non-magnetic). Look for crisp details in the kiwi's feathers.
Notable varieties & errors
No major rare die varieties are widely recognized for 1947, though doubling errors can occur.
Similar coins
Often confused with the Australian Florin, which has different reverse imagery (coat of arms), or earlier 1934-1946 silver NZ florins (which are 50% silver).
Care & preservation
Store in a PVC-free flip or coin capsule. Do not clean or polish, as this destroys numismatic value. Handle by the edges only.
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