New Guinea ½ Penny - George V, 1929

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country New Guinea New Guinea
Currency Pound (1915 – 1966)
Coin type Non-circulating coin
Denomination ½ Penny
Year 1929
Ruler George V (1910–1936)
Composition Copper-nickel
Shape Round with a round hole
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 4
Diameter (mm) 19
Thickness (mm) 1
Demonetized Yes

Description

½ Penny from New Guinea. Issued in 1929. Struck in Copper-nickel. Measures 19 mm and weighs 4 g.

Obverse
Crown with hole flanked by sceptres, lettering around (George V by the grace of god King and Emperor of India)
Reverse
Stylised cross around hole with lettering around
Edge
Reeded

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1929  25K 75%
1929  — Proof 25%

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