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1 Penny - George VI
| Bronze | 6.48 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Zimbabwe › Southern Rhodesia (1932-1955) |
|---|---|
| King | George VI (1936-1952) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1942-1947 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound (1932-1955) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 6.48 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round with a round hole |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1 January 1973 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#11514 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 11% |
Reverse
Value written within sprigs, hole in center, name around outside, date below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SOUTHERN RHODESIA
ONE PENNY
· 1943 ·
Engraver: Royal Mint Engravers
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Penny - George VI 1942-1947 from Zimbabwe › Southern Rhodesia (1932-1955) coin is that it was minted during the World War II period, and its production was affected by the war effort. The coin's metal composition, bronze, was substituted with a copper-nickel alloy due to the wartime shortage of bronze. This makes the coin a unique piece of history, reflecting the impact of global events on everyday currency.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 | 480000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1943 | 3120000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1944 | 2400000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1947 | 3600000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Penny - George VI 1942-1947 coin.
