© Museum Victoria
© Museum Victoria
½ Penny - George VI
| Bronze ((97% Copper, 2.5% Zinc, 0.5% Tin)) | 5.67 g | 25.5 mm |
| Issuer | Australia |
|---|---|
| King | George VI (1936-1952) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1939-1948 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound (1788-1966) |
| Composition | Bronze ((97% Copper, 2.5% Zinc, 0.5% Tin)) |
| Weight | 5.67 g |
| Diameter | 25.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#5320 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 6% |
Reverse
Kangaroo leaping to right, with the date above the denomination below and the country name above
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AUSTRALIA
KG
1939
HALF PENNY
Engraver: George Kruger Gray
Edge
Plain
Comment
Demonetized: No - withdrawn at decimalisation in 1966, but have never been formally demonetised and are still legal tender.