1 Penny - George V Kookaburra Pattern - Type 5a
1919 year| Silver (.925) | 4.67 g | - |
| Issuer | Australia |
|---|---|
| King | George V (1910-1936) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1919 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound (1788-1966) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 4.67 g |
| Size | 18 mm |
| Shape | Square with rounded corners |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#124657 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Similar to type four except for slightly different design of the kookaburra which appears to be slightly thinner. Kookaburra has shorter beak
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AUSTRALIA
ONE
PENNY
Edge
Plain
Comment
Type: M5a / R5aDies 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
One interesting fact about the 1919 Australian Kookaburra Pattern Penny is that it was designed by artist and sculptor, Edgar Bertram Mackennal, who also designed the effigy of King George V that appears on the coin's obverse.
