© David Mikeladze
© David Mikeladze
¼ Penny - George V ¼ D
| Bronze (95.5% Cu, 3% Sn, 1.5% Zn) | 2.83 g | 20.2 mm |
| Issuer | South Africa |
|---|---|
| King | George V (1910-1936) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1931-1936 |
| Value | ¼ Penny (1⁄960) |
| Currency | Pound (1825-1961) |
| Composition | Bronze (95.5% Cu, 3% Sn, 1.5% Zn) |
| Weight | 2.83 g |
| Diameter | 20.2 mm |
| Thickness | 1.43 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 31 March 1961 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#70361 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 36% |
Reverse
Cape Sparrows perched on acacia branch within circle, date above and denomination below, legend in English and Afrikaans.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SOUTH·AFRICA·1932·ZUID·AFRIKA
KG
* 1/4 D *
Engraver: George Kruger Gray
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1931-1936 South African ¼ Penny coin is that it was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in the country. The coin was introduced in 1931, just a few years after the Great Depression had begun, and it was minted until 1936, when South Africa was in the process of transitioning from being a dominion of the British Empire to a sovereign nation. During this time, the coin's bronze composition was a deliberate choice to reduce the cost of production, as the value of copper had increased significantly due to the war effort. Despite the economic challenges of the time, the coin remained in circulation for many years and remains a popular collector's item today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1931 | 62 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1932 | 12 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1933 | 20 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1934 | 24 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1935 | 20 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1936 | 40 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ¼ Penny - George V (¼ D) 1931-1936 coin.
