½ Penny 1940-1947 [New Zealand]

Coins-Australia and Oceania

Reverse
In the central part, a Tiki figurine. To its left and right are two decorative patterns. Around the edge of the coin, an inscription in English: 'NEW ZEALAND HALF PENNY' and the year of issue: 1940, framed by dots. The rim features a toothed (reeded) edge.
Obverse
In the central part, the left-facing profile of King George VI of Great Britain. In the neck truncation, the letters 'HP' - the designer's mark of Thomas Humphrey Paget. To the left, top, and right along the rim, text in English: 'GEORGE VI KING EMPEROR'. The edge of the coin features raised elements in the form of denticles.