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King George VI Penny (1937–1952) — Values & Key Dates · LuckyCoin
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King George VI Penny

👥 135+ LuckyCoin collectors track this series

Spanning 1937 to 1952, the King George VI Penny catalog contains 31 year-and-mintmark variants.

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Uncrowned portrait of King George VI left, legend around. Note: with title 'IND:IMP'

Seated figure of Britannia right, with trident in left hand and shield bearing the Union flag in right, sea behind with lighthouse to left, denomination above and date in exergue.

Most-collected King George VI Penny coins on LuckyCoin

  1. 1938 King George VI Penny
    1938 King George VI Penny
    131 collectors
  2. 1937 King George VI Penny
    1937 King George VI Penny
    112 collectors
  3. 1940 King George VI Penny
    1940 King George VI Penny
    98 collectors
  4. 1948 King George VI Penny

Other United Kingdom half penny and penny series

  • King George IV Half Penny1825–1827
  • King George IV Penny1825–1827
  • King William IV Half Penny1831–1837
  • King William IV Penny1831–1837
  • Queen Victoria Half Penny1838–1901
  • Queen Victoria Penny1841–1901
  • King Edward VII Half Penny1902–1910
  • King Edward VII Penny1902–1910
  • King George V Half Penny1911–1936
  • King George V Penny1911–1936
  • King George VI Half Penny1937–1952
  • Queen Elizabeth II Half Penny

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 United Kingdom from 1937 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.
1948 King George VI Penny
92 collectors
  • 1945 King George VI Penny
    1945 King George VI Penny
    90 collectors
  • 1939 King George VI Penny
    1939 King George VI Penny
    88 collectors
  • 1944 King George VI Penny
    1944 King George VI Penny
    84 collectors
  • 1946 King George VI Penny
    1946 King George VI Penny
    84 collectors
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    1953–1967
  • Queen Elizabeth II Penny1953–1967