The 1947 New Zealand half crown reverse

shows the NZ Shield of Arms embellished with

Maori designs, with the Royal Crown above.

The shield shows the Southern Cross, a sheaf

of wheat, a lamb suspended by a ribbon, and

mining hammers, with 3 ships in between.

‘NEW ZEALAND HALF CROWN’ surrounds

the main design, with the date below.

The obverse features the bare head

of King George VI facing left.

The surounding legend reads:

‘GEORGE VI KING EMPEROR’.