The Coinage Act 1933 established New Zealand’s own currency. The Pre-Decimal series comprised a crown (the most famous being the 1935 Waitangi Crown ), Half-crown, florin, shilling, sixpence, threepence, penny, and halfpenny. They were struck in 50% silver until 1946 and replaced by decimal currency in 1967.

Silver Coins ( 1933-1946 ) 

• 50% Silver 
• 40% Copper 
• 5% Nickel
• 5% Zinc ) 

For Cupro-Nickel ( 1947 and After ) 

• 75% Copper
• 25% Nickel