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1 Penny - George VI
| Copper-nickel | 6.48 g | 27.1 mm |
| Issuer | Zimbabwe › Southern Rhodesia (1932-1955) |
|---|---|
| King | George VI (1936-1952) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1937-1942 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound (1932-1955) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 6.48 g |
| Diameter | 27.1 mm |
| Thickness | 1.4 mm |
| Shape | Round with a round hole |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1 January 1973 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#4793 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 10% |
Reverse
Value written within sprigs, hole in center, name of country around outside, date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SOUTHERN RHODESIA
ONE PENNY
· 1937 ·
Engraver: Royal Mint Engravers
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Penny - George VI 1937-1942 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 ruled from 1936 until his death in 1952. During this time, Southern Rhodesia, which is now known as Zimbabwe, was a British colony that was slowly transitioning towards independence. The coin's mintage period, 1937-1942, saw the rise of nationalist movements in the region, which ultimately led to the formation of the Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland in 1953. This coin serves as a small but significant reminder of the complex history of the region during a time of great change and transformation.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | 908400 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1938 | 240000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1939 | 1284000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1940 | 1080000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1941 | 720000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1942 | 960000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 1937-1942 coin.
