New Guinea 6 Pence - George VI, 1937 – 1943

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country New Guinea New Guinea
Currency Pound (1915 – 1966)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 6 Pence
Year 1937 – 1943
Ruler George VI (1936–1952)
Composition Copper-nickel
Shape Round with a round hole
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 2.7
Diameter (mm) 19
Thickness (mm) 1.4
Demonetized Yes

Description

6 Pence from New Guinea. Issued from 1937 to 1943. Struck in Copper-nickel. Measures 19 mm and weighs 2.7 g.

Obverse
Crowned monogram with hole dividing date
Reverse
Design reminiscent of the discoidal, flower-like carved stone heads of war clubs. Lettering around.
Edge
Reeded

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage vf xf Comment Frequency
1943  130K € 7,00 € 9,80 99%
1937  — — — Trial strike 1%

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