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AUSTRALIAN PENNY - 1934

1934
Overview

Round copper coin. On Obverse side is a profile of King George V wearing a crown. On the reverse side in the middle of the coin is raised text [ONE /PENNY] inside a circle. Raised text around the edge of the coin face on both sides of the coint.

Historical information

Currency in use before decimal currency started in 1966.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-33-COA2018.56
Themes
People
Social History
Material
Non Ferrous Metal
Width
31 mm
Inscriptions and markings

Raised text on reverse side [COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA 1934], Raised text on obverse side [GEORGIUS V D G BRITT OMNI REX F.D.IND. IMP]

Keywords
Morsecodians Fraternity of Western Australia Inc
Year
1934
Statement of significance

LOW
Representative of Australian currency pre 1966.

Comparative significance criteria
Rare or representative
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