Summary
Proof Florin (2 Shillings), Issued by New Zealand, 1937
Minted by Royal Mint, London
Obverse Description
King's head, bare, facing left; around, GEORGE VI KING EMPEROR; below neck truncation in small letters the artist's initials HP ([Thomas] Humphrey Paget)
Reverse Description
A kiwi standing facing left; above, NEW ZEALAND; below, ONE FLORIN 1937; after the date in small letters the artist's initials KG (Kruger Gray)
Edge Description
Milled
Significance
First year of issue for King George VI
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
1937 AD
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Issued By
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Artist
Thomas Humphrey Paget - Royal Mint, London, Great Britain, 1937
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Artist
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Denomination
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Series
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Material
Silver
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Axis
12
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Dimensions
28 mm (Outside Diameter), 11.292 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
KM#10.1
[Book] Bruce, Colin R. 2009. 2009 Standard Catalogue of World Coins 1901 - 2000., 1541 Pages
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