| Issuer | New Guinea |
|---|---|
| Year | 1938-1945 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 1 Shilling (1/20) |
| Currency | Pound (1915-1966) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 5.3800 g |
| Diameter | 23.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round with a round hole |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | George Kruger Gray |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | KM#8, Schön#10 |
| Obverse description | Crown over crossed sceptres, lettering around |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | GEORGIUS VI.D G.· ·REX ET IND.IMP. K G (Translation: George VI by the grace of god King and Emperor of India) |
| Reverse description | Pattern around hole with lettering around |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | TERRITORY OF NEW GUINEA KG ·ONE·SHILLING·1938· |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Mint | |
| Mintage | 1938 - - 3 400 000 1945 - - 2 000 000 |
| Numisquare ID | 6848981800 |
| Comments |