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½ Penny - George V
1929 year| Copper-nickel | 4 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | New Guinea (Papua New Guinea) |
|---|---|
| King | George V (1915-1936) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1929 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound (1915-1966) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 4 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round with a round hole |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#34081 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
Stylised cross around hole with lettering around
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TERRITORY OF NEW GUINEA
·HALF·1929·PENNY·
Engraver: George Kruger Gray
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Entire mintage returned to Melbourne Mint which later sold 400 pieces in sets with KM#2. The balance of mintage was destroyed.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1929 George V ½ Penny coin from New Guinea (Papua New Guinea) is that it was minted in a very small quantity, with only 10,000 coins produced. This scarcity makes it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1929 | 25000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Penny - George V 1929 coin.