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1 Penny - George VI
| Brass (65% Copper, 35% Zinc) | 6.48 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Fiji |
|---|---|
| King | George VI (1936-1952) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1942-1943 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound (1873-1969) |
| Composition | Brass (65% Copper, 35% Zinc) |
| Weight | 6.48 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Thickness | 1.75 mm |
| Shape | Round with a round hole |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 30 June 1969 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#12568 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 11% |
Reverse
Center hole divides date, denomination below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FIJI
19 42
S
PENNY
Edge
Plain
Comment
Because of World War II, many of the mints of Europe could not produce and distribute coins for their distant colonies. The mint of the United States filled in this gap by producing, among others, Fijian pennies for two years. It's struck in brass instead of copper-nickel because nickel was desperately needed for munitions and other wartime industry. Because it was struck at San Francisco instead of the British Royal Mint, it bears the mint-mark "S" above the first N in "PENNY".Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1942-1943 Fiji 1 Penny coin is that it was minted during World War II, when Fiji was still a British colony. The coin features a portrait of King George VI, who was the reigning monarch of the United Kingdom at the time. Despite being a standard circulation coin, it is now a sought-after collector's item due to its historical significance and limited mintage.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 S | 1000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1943 S | 1000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 1942-1943 coin.
