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1 Penny - George VI 2nd type
| Bronze | 9 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| King | George VI (1936-1952) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1949-1952 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound (1840-1967) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 9 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Thickness | 1.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#3919 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 8% |
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
·1951·
Engraver: L. C. Mitchell
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Penny - George VI (2nd type) 1949-1952 from New Zealand is that it was the first coin to feature the image of King George VI after his coronation in 1937. The coin's design was updated to reflect the new monarch's image, which was a departure from the previous design that featured his father, King George V. This change in design marked a significant moment in New Zealand's history and signaled the beginning of a new era for the country.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | 2016000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1950 | 5784000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1951 | 6888000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1952 | 10800000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (2nd type) 1949-1952 coin.
