NUMISMATICS.
Annual Report of N.Z. Society.
The annual report of the New Zealand Numismatic Society states, that the outstanding event of the year was the circulation of New Zealand’s first distinctive coinage. The designs had been well received, and the task of calling in the British Imperial and Australian coins was proceeding smoothly. The remaining silver denomination—the crown piece—was awaited with interest, and numismatists, for whom the initial striking was mainly intended, were expecting an outstanding design on this It is presumed that the Government will carry out the recommendation of the Coinage Committee, and call for competitive designs for the remaining two coin denominations, the penny and halfpenny. No problems confront the authorities at present so far as the bronze Imperial coins are concerned, but for reasons of uniformity it is hoped that the issue of New Zealand bronze coins will not be too long delayed. Attention is called to the fact that although many notable medals of outstanding beauty and workmanship, struck overseas, were exhibited during the year, no medals struck in New Zealand were exhibited at any of the society’s meetings.
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Star (Christchurch), Volume LXVI, Issue 20359, 17 July 1934, Page 8
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184NUMISMATICS. Star (Christchurch), Volume LXVI, Issue 20359, 17 July 1934, Page 8
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