New Guinea 1 Penny - George VI, 1938 – 1944

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country New Guinea New Guinea
Currency Pound (1915 – 1966)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Penny
Year 1938 – 1944
Ruler George VI (1936–1952)
Composition Bronze
Shape Round with a round hole
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 6.5
Diameter (mm) 26.8
Thickness (mm) 1.8
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Penny from New Guinea. Issued from 1938 to 1944. Struck in Bronze. Measures 26.8 mm and weighs 6.5 g.

Obverse
Crowned monogram with designs around hole (George King and Emperor)
Reverse
Design around hole with lettering
Edge
Smooth

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage vf xf au unc Comment Frequency
1944  240K € 7,30 € 7,40 € 8,00 € 9,40 67%
1938  360K € 5,50 € 6,20 € 7,10 € 11,00 47%

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