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The Australian Penny was a coin used in the Commonwealth of Australia prior to decimalization. The coin was first introduced in 1911 and stopped being minted in 1964. When decimalization happened on 14 February 1966, the coin value was equal to 0.8333¢.
Obverses
1911-1936 - George V by Sir E.B. Mackennal.
1937-1952 - George VI by Thomas H. Paget.
1953-1964 - Elizabeth II by Mrs Mary Gillick.
Reverses
1910-1936 - Value by W.H.J. Blakemore.
1937-1964 - Kangaroo by George Kruger Gray.
Numismatics
The 1930 penny is one of the rarest Australian coins, due to a very small number being minted. It is highly sought after by coin collectors, and a 1930 penny in good condition can be worth AUD$20000 or more.
References
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| Preceded byBritish one penny coin (pre-decimal) | Penny 1910-1966 |
Succeeded byDenomination Abolished |
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