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1 Penny - George V Trial Strike
1929 year| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | New Guinea (Papua New Guinea) |
|---|---|
| King | George V (1915-1936) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1929 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound (1915-1966) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round with a round hole |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#319200 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Stylised cross around hole with lettering around
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TERRITORY OF NEW GUINEA
· ONE · 1929 · PENNY ·
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Penny - George V (Trial Strike) 1929 from New Guinea (Papua New Guinea) made of Bronze is that it is a rare and highly sought-after coin among collectors. It was minted in 1929 as a trial strike, meaning it was not intended for circulation and was only produced in small quantities. As a result, it is considered a valuable and unique piece of numismatic history.
