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© Ma collection de monnaies
1 Penny - George VI 1st type
| Bronze | 9.56 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| King | George VI (1936-1952) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1940-1947 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound (1840-1967) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 9.56 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Thickness | 1.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#3918 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 6% |
Reverse
Tui Bird (Prosthemadera novaeseelandiae, Māori name: tūī) standing in the branches of a kōwhai tree (Sophora sp.) with legend around and date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NEW ZEALAND ONE PENNY
·1941·
Engraver: L. C. Mitchell
Edge
Plain
Comment
1945 error variety:KM#13a Struck in error by the Royal Mint on Great Britain blanks.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Penny - George VI (1st type) 1940-1947 from New Zealand is that it was the first coin to feature the image of King George VI, who was the father of Queen Elizabeth II. This coin was minted during a time when New Zealand was still a dominion of the British Empire, and it reflects the country's historical ties to Britain.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1941 | 1200000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1942 | 3120000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1943 | 8400000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1944 | 3696000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1945 | 4764000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1946 | 6720000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1947 | 5880000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (1st type) 1940-1947 coin.
