New Zealand 1/2 Penny {1953-1965} 19S

FEATURING
front: A Maori Hei-tiki (Maori charm)

Hei-tiki is an ornamental pendant of the Māori which is worn around the neck.
Hei-tiki are usually made of pounamu which is greenstone, and are considered a taonga (treasure). They are commonly referred to as tiki, a term that actually refers to large human figures carved in wood, and, also, the small wooden carvings used to mark sacred places.

back: Laureate bust of Queen Elizabeth II right with shoulder strap

Lettering:
+ QUEEN·ELIZABETH·THE·SECOND

• quantity 1
• demonetized {no longer in circulation} polished Bronze coin
• diameter: 25.4 mm
• weight: 5.6 g

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• 22" black cotton necklace with lobster clasp
• 24” brass ball chain {lightweight 5 g}
• 2-1/2" brass snake keychain with snap end {see last photo} 
• no chain or cord

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