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AUSTRALIAN HALF PENNY - 1951

1951
Overview

Australian round half penny coin. Kangaroo on the face side with raised text around the perimeter. On the obverse side , profile portrait of George VI, with text around the perimeter.

Historical information

Currency in use before decimal currency started in 1966.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-33-COA2018.57
Themes
People
Social History
Material
Non Ferrous Metal
Width
25 mm
Inscriptions and markings

Text on reverse side [AUSTRALIA HALF PENNY 1951], text on obverse side [GEORGIUS VD.G.BR.OMNI,REX.FIDEI.DEF]

Keywords
Morsecodians Fraternity of Western Australia Inc
Year
1951
Statement of significance

LOW
Representative of Australian currency pre 1966.

Comparative significance criteria
Rare or representative
Last modified
Wednesday, 31 July, 2024
Completeness
83
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