This 1963 New Zealand Threepence is a collectible pre-decimal coin notable for its distinctive "split planchette" mint error, where the blank cracked or split before or during striking. It’s a compact, eye-catching piece valued by error-coin collectors and those interested in New Zealand coinage history.
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Country: New Zealand
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Year: 1963
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Denomination: Threepence
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Composition: Copper-nickel
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Size: 16.3 mm diameter
The split planchette error produces an irregular, often raised seam or separation on the coin’s surface and can create unusual strike characteristics — attributes that make this piece particularly interesting to specialists and collectors of mint errors.
