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1 Shilling - George VI
| Silver (.925) | 5.3800 g | 23.5 mm |
| Issuer | New Guinea (Papua New Guinea) |
|---|---|
| King | George VI (1936-1952) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1938-1945 |
| Value | 1 Shilling (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Pound (1915-1966) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 5.3800 g |
| Diameter | 23.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round with a round hole |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#7601 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 10% |
Reverse
Pattern around hole with lettering around
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TERRITORY OF NEW GUINEA
KG
·ONE·SHILLING·1938·
Engraver: George Kruger Gray
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Shilling - George VI 1938-1945 coin from New Guinea (Papua New Guinea) is that it was minted during World War II, specifically in 1942, at the Royal Mint in London, despite being issued for circulation in New Guinea. This coin was part of an emergency issue of coins produced during the war, when the usual supply of coins from the Royal Mint in Australia was disrupted due to the conflict.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | 3400000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1945 | 2000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Shilling - George VI 1938-1945 coin.