This 1949 New Zealand Crown commemorates the planned royal tour by King George VI and is a notable piece from mid-20th century New Zealand coinage. Struck for circulation but largely retained as a collector’s coin, it reflects the era’s design and precious-metal content.
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Country: New Zealand
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Year: 1949
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Denomination: Crown
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Composition: Silver (50%)
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Diameter: 38.61 mm
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Weight: 28.28 g
Only 200,020 coins were produced to mark the planned royal visit, with 190,000 sent to New Zealand, making this crown a readily collectible example of post‑war commemorative coinage and an interesting historical piece for any collection.
