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½ Penny - George VI
| Bronze | 2.92 g | 21.1 mm |
| Issuer | Zimbabwe › Southern Rhodesia (1932-1955) |
|---|---|
| King | George VI (1936-1952) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1942-1944 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound (1932-1955) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.92 g |
| Diameter | 21.1 mm |
| Shape | Round with a round hole |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1 January 1973 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#17067 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 18% |
Reverse
Value written within sprigs, hole in center, name around outside, date below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SOUTHERN RHODESIA
HALF PENNY
· 1943 ·
Engraver: Royal Mint Engravers
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Penny - George VI 1942-1944 from Zimbabwe › Southern Rhodesia (1932-1955) is that it was minted during World War II, and the bronze used to make the coin was likely sourced from the United Kingdom, as Zimbabwe (then known as Southern Rhodesia) was a British colony at the time. This means that the coin has a unique historical significance, as it was produced during a time of global conflict and represents the economic and political ties between Zimbabwe and the UK during that period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 | 480000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1943 | 960000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1944 | 960000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Penny - George VI 1942-1944 coin.
