1949 New Zealand Crown - Royal Visit - Uncirculated (Verdigris)

Single uncirculated coin, originally issued to commemorate the proposed Royal Visit of King George VI. Supplied in a brand-new Mylar coin flip for protection.

• 1949 One Crown Commemorative Coin featuring the Royal Visit.
• Struck in .500 Silver by the Royal Mint, London.
• Unique reverse design by James Berry featuring a fern leaf flanked by the four stars of the Southern Cross.
• Obverse features the bare-headed portrait of King George VI by Thomas Humphrey Paget.
• Large, crown-sized silver issue with a diameter of 38.5mm and a weight of 28.28g.
• Total mintage of 200,020.

Please Note:

• This listing is for the coin only, supplied in a protective Mylar flip.
• Condition Note (Verdigris): This specific specimen is affected by verdigris (green oxidation) on both the obverse and reverse surfaces.
• Despite the environmental damage, the coin retains its original light cartwheel lustre and exhibits strong detail in the design.
• Please refer to the images for the exact condition and extent of the verdigris, as it is supplied "as shown."

About this Coin:

 The 1949 Crown is a significant piece of New Zealand numismatic history, intended to celebrate the first-ever visit of a reigning British monarch to New Zealand. Although the tour was ultimately cancelled due to the King's failing health, the coins had already been struck and were released to the public. It remains the only crown-sized coin of George VI's reign for New Zealand. While verdigris is present on this example, its strong underlying detail and remaining lustre make it an affordable entry point for a collector looking to add this classic silver crown to their set.