Title:
Kangaroo Penny
Description:
Australian pre-decimal 1 Penny coin dated 1943. Reverse shows a leaping kangaroo facing left with legends ’AUSTRALIA’ at the top, ’PENNY’ at the bottom, and the date ’1943’ to the right of the kangaroo. A small star-like symbol appears to the lower left of the kangaroo (as seen in the provided image). Coin appears bronze with dark brown toning and surface wear consistent with circulation. Typical type: George VI ”kangaroo” penny (1938–1948 issue type), with the obverse (not shown) normally featuring King George VI bust left with legend ’GEORGIVS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REX F:D:IND:IMP.’ Mintmark variety (dot(s) and/or ’I’ below bust) cannot be confirmed from the provided reverse-only image.
Country:
Australia
Year:
1947
Mintage:
53,198,400 (all mints, reported total for 1943 date; individual mint/variety mintages vary by mintmark)
Material:
Bronze
Denomination:
1 penny
Weight:
9.45
Diameter:
30.8
Edge:
Plain
Designers:
George Kruger Gray
Thomas Humphrey Paget
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Date Added:
2025-12-27 12:17:10
Automatic Estimated Date:
2025-12-27
Date Added:
2025-12-27 12:17:10
