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© Museums Victoria
1 Penny - George V Kookaburra Pattern - Type
1920 year| Copper-nickel | 3.81 g | - |
| Issuer | Australia |
|---|---|
| King | George V (1910-1936) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1920 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound (1788-1966) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 3.81 g |
| Size | 18 mm |
| Shape | Square with rounded corners |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#124594 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Kookaburra plumage is coarse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AUSTRALIA
ONE
PENNY
Edge
Plain
Comment
Type: M7 / R7Dies prepared by the Royal Mint, London
Between 1919 and 1921 a series of experiments were undertaken for a square coinage in nickel to replace the large bronze penny and halfpenny coins.
Interesting fact
The Kookaburra Pattern 1 Penny coin from Australia features a unique design of a kookaburra bird on the reverse side, which was created by artist Edgar Bertram Mackennal. The coin was minted in 1920 and is made of copper-nickel, weighing 3.81 grams. Interestingly, this coin was never officially released into circulation and was only produced as a pattern coin, making it a rare and valuable collector's item.
