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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 | 1949-1952 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound (1932-1955) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 6.48 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Thickness | 1.55 mm |
| Shape | Round with a round hole |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1 January 1973 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#13482 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 12% |
Reverse
Value written within sprigs, hole in center, name around outside, date below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SOUTHERN RHODESIA
ONE PENNY
· 1951 ·
Engraver: Royal Mint Engravers
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Penny - George VI 1949-1952 from Zimbabwe › Southern Rhodesia (1932-1955) coin is that it was minted during a time of great change in the region. The coin was issued during the reign of King George VI, who was the last king of the United Kingdom to have the title "King of Rhodesia." In 1953, the name of the country was changed to the Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland, and in 1964, it became the independent nation of Zimbabwe. This coin is a piece of history that reflects the transition from a colonial territory to an independent nation.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | 1440000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1950 | 720000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1951 | 4396000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1952 | 2400000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 1949-1952 coin.
