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1 Penny - George V
1929 year| Copper-nickel | 5 g | 24.5 mm |
| Issuer | New Guinea (Papua New Guinea) |
|---|---|
| King | George V (1915-1936) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1929 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound (1915-1966) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 24.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round with a round hole |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#34083 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
Stylised cross around hole with lettering around
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TERRITORY OF NEW GUINEA
·ONE·1929·PENNY·
Engraver: George Kruger Gray
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Entire mintage returned to Melbourne Mint which later sold 400 pieces in sets with KM#1. The balance of mintage was destroyed.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1929 George V 1 Penny coin from New Guinea (Papua New Guinea) is that it features a unique design that sets it apart from other coins of the same denomination and era. The coin's obverse features a portrait of King George V, while the reverse features a depiction of a traditional Papua New Guinean tribal mask. This distinctive design was created by the British artist and sculptor, Edgar Bertram Mackennal, and was only used on coins minted for New Guinea during this specific time period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1929 | 63000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Penny - George V 1929 coin.
