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1 Penny - Elizabeth II

1954 year
Bronze 6.48 g 27 mm
Description
Issuer
Zimbabwe › Southern Rhodesia (1932-1955)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-1964)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1954
Value
1 Penny (1⁄240)
Currency
Pound (1932-1955)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
6.48 g
Diameter
27 mm
Shape
Round with a round hole
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
1 January 1973
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#21120
Rarity index
37%

Reverse

Value written within sprigs, hole in center, name around outside, date below

Script: Latin

Lettering:
SOUTHERN RHODESIA
ONE PENNY
· 1954 ·

Engraver: Royal Mint Engravers

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1954 Zimbabwe › Southern Rhodesia 1 Penny coin is that it features a unique reverse design that showcases the national emblem of Southern Rhodesia, which includes a shield with a white rhino, a sable antelope, and a kudu, surrounded by a wreath of acacia leaves. This design was only used on coins minted between 1932 and 1955, making it a distinctive feature of this particular coin.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1954  960000 - - - - - -

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