1946 King George VI Half Penny
The 1946 King George VI Half Penny is a business-strike issue from Australia. composed of bronze ((97% copper, 2.5% zinc, 0.5% tin)) (5.67 g).
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The 1946 King George VI Half Penny coin, engraved by Thomas Humphrey Paget, and made of bronze ((97% copper, 2.5% zinc, 0.5% tin)). Weighing 5.67 grams, with a diameter of 25.5 mm, and a thickness of 1.7 mm, and featuring a smooth edge.
The obverse is portrait of king george vi facing left. It reads "GEORGIVS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REX F:D:IND:IMP. HP". The reverse is kangaroo leaping to right, with the date above the denomination below and the country name above. It reads "AUSTRALIA KG 1939 HALF PENNY".
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Specifications
- Type
- Standard circulation coin
- Composition
- Bronze ((97% Copper, 2.5% Zinc, 0.5% Tin))
- Weight
- 5.67 g
- Diameter
- 25.5 mm
- Thickness
- 1.7 mm
- Edge
- Smooth
- Designer
- Thomas Humphrey Paget
- Currency
- Pound (1910-1966)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the 1946 King George VI Half Penny made of?
- The 1946 King George VI Half Penny is made of bronze ((97% copper, 2.5% zinc, 0.5% tin)), weighs 5.67 grams, and measures 25.5 mm in diameter.
- How many people collect the 1946 King George VI Half Penny?
- 46 LuckyCoin collectors currently track the 1946 King George VI Half Penny in their collection.