Description
Basic Information
• Country: New Zealand
• Denomination: 3 Pence (Threepence)
• Year: 1956
• Monarch: Queen Elizabeth II
• Metal: Cupro-Nickel
• Weight: 2.83 g
• Diameter: 16.3 mm
• Shape: 12-sided (dodecagonal)
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🖼 Design Details
Obverse (Front):
• Young portrait of Queen Elizabeth II
• Latin legend: ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA
• Designed by Mary Gillick
Reverse (Back):
• Traditional Māori design (Koruru mask motif)
• Denomination “3 PENCE”
• Year “1956” below
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🏷 Grading Information
• Grading Company: MEGA (Middle East Grading Alliance)
• Grade: XF 45 (Extremely Fine)
• Light wear on high points
• Strong details visible
• Good overall eye appeal
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💰 Approximate Value (2026 Market)
• Raw XF condition: $3 – $8 USD
• Certified example: $8 – $15 USD
This coin is common, so value is mainly for collectors of:
• New Zealand pre-decimal coins
• Elizabeth II early portrait series
• British Commonwealth coinage