1933 New Zealand Threepence - First New Zealand threepence - About Uncirculated

The 1933 New Zealand threepence was the first New Zealand threepence.

The obverse features the crowned bust of King George V facing left. The legend 'GEORGE V KING' is to the left, and 'EMPEROR' to the right.

The reverse shows two crossed patu (Maori weapons) with thong wrist straps. The words 'NEW-ZEALAND 3d' are above the main design, and the date is below.

Crafted from 50% Silver, with a weight of 1.41 grams and a dimeter of 16.3 mm.

Approx. 6,000,000 minted.