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King George VI Penny (1938–1952) — Values & Key Dates · LuckyCoin
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King George VI Penny

👥 130+ LuckyCoin collectors track this series

Spanning 1938 to 1952, the King George VI Penny catalog contains 44 year-and-mintmark variants.

1938
1938
1938
1938
Proof
1939
1939
1939
1939
Proof
1940
1940
1940 K.G.
1940 K.G.
Variety
1940
1940
Proof
1941
1941
1941 K.G.
1941 K.G.
Variety
1941 Y
1941 Y
Variety
1941
1941
Proof
1942
1942
1942 No I
1942 No I
Variety
1942 Y
1942 Y
Variety
1942
1942
Proof
1943
1943
1943 I
1943 I
Variety
1943 I, Long Reverse Dentricles
1943 I, Long Reverse Dentricles
Variety
1943 Y
1943 Y
Variety
1943
1943
Proof
1944
1944
1944 Y
1944 Y
Variety
1944
1944
Proof
1945
1945
1945
1945
Proof
1946
1946
1946
1946
Proof
1947
1947
1947 Y
1947 Y
Variety
1947
1947
Proof
1948
1948
1948 Y
1948 Y
Variety
1948
1948
Proof
1950
1950
1950 Y
1950 Y
Variety
1950
1950
Proof
1951
1951
1951 Y
1951 Y
Variety
1951 PL
1951 PL
Variety
1951
1951
Proof
1952
1952
1952 London Reverse
1952 London Reverse
Variety
1952 Melbourne Reverse
1952 Melbourne Reverse
Variety
1952
1952
Proof

Portrait of King George VI facing left

Kangaroo facing left with the date to the right, the denomination below, and the country name above.

Most-collected King George VI Penny coins on LuckyCoin

  1. 1943 King George VI Penny
    1943 King George VI Penny
    122 collectors
  2. 1952 King George VI Penny
    1952 King George VI Penny
    103 collectors
  3. 1951 King George VI Penny
    1951 King George VI Penny
    90 collectors
  4. 1942 King George VI Penny

Other Australia half penny and penny series

  • King George V Half Penny1911–1936
  • King George V Penny1911–1936
  • King George VI Half Penny1938–1952
  • Queen Elizabeth II Half Penny1953–1964
  • Queen Elizabeth II Penny1953–1964

Which King George VI Penny coins do collectors actually own? See the 2026 rarity & ownership report →

Frequently Asked Questions

When was the King George VI Penny minted?
The King George VI Penny was minted by Australia from 1938 to 1952.
What is the King George VI Penny made of?
The King George VI Penny is made of bronze, weighs 9.45 grams, and measures 30.8 mm in diameter.
1942 King George VI Penny
85 collectors
  • 1944 King George VI Penny
    1944 King George VI Penny
    84 collectors
  • 1950 King George VI Penny
    1950 King George VI Penny
    81 collectors
  • 1941 King George VI Penny
    1941 King George VI Penny
    77 collectors
  • 1948 King George VI Penny
    1948 King George VI Penny
    77 collectors

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