Cape of Good Hope 1 Penny, 1889
Cape of Good Hope; Copper-Nickel issue
Information
Country
Cape of Good Hope
Cape of Good Hope
Currency
Cape of Good Hope Patterns
(1889)
Coin type
Pattern
Denomination
1 Penny
Year
1889
Composition
Copper-nickel
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
9.1
Diameter (mm)
30.73
Thickness (mm)
1.93
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Penny from Cape of Good Hope. Issued in 1889. Struck in Copper-nickel. Measures 30.73 mm and weighs 9.1 g.
- Obverse
- Arms of the Cape of Good Hope (shield with supporters and crest), motto on ribbon below. (Good Hope)
- Reverse
- Oak branch left and Laurel branch right encircling denomination
- Edge
- Smooth
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1889 | 20 | Proof, estimated mintage |
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