Jamaica 1 Penny - George VI, 1938 – 1947
With "King and Emperor"; Large Head
Information
Country
Jamaica
Jamaica
Currency
Pound
(1822 – 1969)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Penny
Year
1938 – 1947
Ruler
George VI
(1936–1952)
Composition
Nickel brass
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
7.5
Diameter (mm)
27
Thickness (mm)
1.8
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Penny from Jamaica. Issued from 1938 to 1947. Struck in Nickel brass. Measures 27 mm and weighs 7.5 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned head of King George VI facing left.
- Reverse
- Coat of arms of Jamaica. (Both Indies serving one.)
- Edge
- Smooth
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | vg | f | vf | xf | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | 480K | — | — | € 2,50 | — | 13% | ||
| 1947 | — | — | — | — | — | Proof | 0.4% | |
| 1945 | 1.2M | € 0,22 | € 0,22 | € 0,54 | € 3,00 | 30% | ||
| 1945 | — | — | — | — | — | Proof | 0.7% | |
| 1942 | 1.2M | € 0,20 | € 0,46 | € 1,10 | € 1,80 | 28% | ||
| 1942 | — | — | — | — | — | Proof | 0.6% | |
| 1940 | 1.2M | € 0,10 | € 0,29 | € 0,64 | € 4,60 | 30% | ||
| 1940 | — | — | — | — | — | Proof | 0.7% | |
| 1938 | 1.2M | € 0,19 | € 1,00 | € 1,40 | € 4,50 | 32% | ||
| 1938 | — | — | — | — | — | Proof | 0.5% |
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