New Guinea 1 Shilling - George VI, 1938 – 1945

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country New Guinea New Guinea
Currency Pound (1915 – 1966)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Shilling
Year 1938 – 1945
Ruler George VI (1936–1952)
Composition Silver (.925)
Shape Round with a round hole
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 5.38
Diameter (mm) 23.5
Thickness (mm) 1.2
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Shilling from New Guinea. Issued from 1938 to 1945. Struck in Silver (.925). Measures 23.5 mm and weighs 5.38 g.

Obverse
Crown over crossed sceptres, lettering around (George VI by the grace of god King and Emperor of India)
Reverse
Pattern around hole with lettering around
Edge
Reeded

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage vg f vf xf au unc Comment Frequency
1945  2M — € 4,00 € 5,40 € 6,80 € 7,60 € 12,00 39%
1938  3.4M € 0,07 € 2,30 € 5,40 € 7,60 € 7,60 € 8,60 76%

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