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¼ Penny - George VI SOUTH AFRICA - SUID AFRIKA
| Bronze (95% Cu, 4.5% Zn, 0.5% Sn) | 2.83 g | 20.2 mm |
| Issuer | South Africa |
|---|---|
| King | George VI (1936-1952) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1948-1950 |
| Value | ¼ Penny (1⁄960) |
| Currency | Pound (1825-1961) |
| Composition | Bronze (95% Cu, 4.5% Zn, 0.5% Sn) |
| 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#9965 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 11% |
Reverse
Cape Sparrows perched on acacia branch within circle, date above and denomination below, legend in English and Afrikaans.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SOUTH·AFRICA·1948·SUID·AFRIKA
KG
* 1/4D *
Engraver: George Kruger Gray
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1948-1950 South African ¼ Penny coin is that it features a unique reverse design that depicts a Springbok, a type of antelope native to South Africa, leaping over a bush. This design was specifically created for the South African currency and is not found on any other coins featuring King George VI.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | 1120 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1949 | 800 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1950 | 500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ¼ Penny - George VI (SOUTH AFRICA - SUID AFRIKA) 1948-1950 coin.
