Another 50% beauty from New Zealand . On January 15 1934 an 8.4 earthquake in India/Nepal kills 10,700 people . Edwin Hubble photo shows as many galaxies as Milky Way has stars on March 8th 1934 . November 30 1934 the steam locomotive "Flying Scotsman" becomes the first to officially exceed 100 mph . This coin was minted of 50% silver , weighs 2.83 grams , and is 19.3 mm in diameter by 1.35 mm thick .
The obverse shows us a crowned and robed King George V facing left surrounded by the legend GEORGE V KING EMPEROR .
The reverse of today's coin features the now extinct huia bird perched on a branch with the words NEW ZEALAND above and SIXPENCE 1934 below .
The edge of this coin is reeded .
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Oh no... the huia bird is extinct! That is so sad!!!! They have another bird endemic to New Zealand, the Kiwi.... a bird that cannot fly and no tail.
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I believe it's on the shilling I don't have ss !!!
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Simple and clear design. Another man-made extinction...
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Yes they really like their feathers back in the day !!
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