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If an Australian Penny only has the year on it where was it minted?
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The majority of Australian Pennies with no Mint Mark were minted at the Melbourne Mint. The Sydney Mint was closed in 1926.
All other Australian Pennies will have one of a variety of Mint Marks on them indicating that they were either minted at the Perth Mint, or a variety of foreign Mints.
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What is the value of Australian penny's?
The Australian Penny was issued in most years from 1911 to 1964 inclusive. Depending on their condition, the year they were minted, where they were minted, and any peculiarities of the coin, they could be worth anything from 50 cents to thousands of Dollars.
When were the fewest pennies minted?
The fewest general circulation Australian Pennies minted in any year are - 1930 Penny - 3,000 minted - It is widely considered that the release of this Penny was a mistake. 1925 Penny - 117,000 minted 1946 Penny - 363,000 minted 1931 Penny - 494,000 minted Beyond that, Pennies were minted in quantities from just under 1 million to over 54 million per year. British Pennies have been minted for well over 1,000 years, so we will stick with recent history. The fewest general circulation British Pennies minted in any year are - 1951 Penny - 120,000 minted 1848 Penny - 161,280 minted 1837 Penny - 174,720 minted 1844 Penny - 215,040 minted 1950 Penny - 240,000 minted 1849 Penny - 268,800 minted Beyond that, Pennies were minted in quantities from about 0.5 million to over 654 million per year. The fewest general circulation New Zealand Pennies minted in any year are - 1954 Penny - 1,080,000 minted 1941 Penny - 1,200,000 minted Beyond that, Pennies were minted in quantities from 2 million to 18 million per year.
What year was the New Zealand Penny not minted?
The New Zealand Penny was first minted for circulation in 1940 and last minted in 1964. They were minted for inclusion in coin sets only in 1965. The New Zealand Penny was not minted in 1948.
What years were the New Zealand Penny not minted?
The New Zealand Penny was first minted in 1940 and last minted in 1965. 1948 was the only year no New Zealand Pennies were minted.
Where is the mintmark on an Australian Halfpenny?
The Australian Halfpenny was issued with two basic reverse designs.The earlier design1911 to 1939 - reverse legend reads "COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA" around the circumference and "ONE HALF PENNY" in the centre. The year is at the bottom.If the coin has a mintmark at all, it will be an "H" or an "I" below the middle "N" in PENNY. "H" indicates the Heaton Mint in Birmingham, "I" indicates the Calcutta Mint in India.All Australian Halfpennies minted from 1911 to 1918, if they have no mintmark, were minted at the Royal Mint London.All 1912 and 1915, and some 1914 Halfpennies were minted at the Heaton Mint, Birmingham.All 1916 to 1918 Halfpennies were minted at the Calcutta Mint, India.All other Halfpennies were minted at either the Melbourne or Sydney Mints and have no mintmark.The later design1939 to 1964 - reverse legend reads "AUSTRALIA" around the circumference at the top and "HALF PENNY" around the circumference at the bottom. These coins feature the right facing hopping kangaroo. The year is below the kangaroo and slightly left of centre.Halfpennies with no mintmark were minted at the Melbourne Mint.Halfpennies with a dot "." after the "Y" in PENNY (PENNY.) were minted at the Perth Mint.Halfpennies with a dot "." after the "A" in AUSTRALIA (AUSTRALIA.) were minted at the Perth Mint (1952 and 1953 only).Halfpennies with a very small "PL" after the "Y" in PENNY (PENNY PL) were minted at the Royal Mint London (1951 only).Halfpennies with a very small "I" after the "Y" in PENNY (PENNY I) were minted at the Bombay Mint, India (1942 and 1943 only).
What is the value of a 19xx Australian Penny?
With the possible exception of traders tokens (with the traders business name on them), there were no "Australian" pennies minted prior to 1911. The only Pennies circulating in Australia prior to 1911 were British Pennies.
What is the value of a 1964 Australian Penny that is misprinted?
An Australian 1964 bronze Penny (Elizabeth II)(minted in Melbourne - no mint mark), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $10 AUD. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from $0.75 to $3 AUD. There were 10.0 million minted. An Australian 1964 bronze Penny (Elizabeth II)(minted in Perth - mint mark = Y.), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $10 AUD. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from $0.75 to $3 AUD. There were 54.590 million minted. An Australian 1964 bronze Penny (Elizabeth II)(minted in Perth - mint mark = Y.)(Proof - Unique), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $22,000 AUD. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation. 1964 was the last year the Australian Penny was minted.
How many Australian pennies were minted?
No 1937 Australian Pennies were minted for general circulation. There were 10 trial pattern coins minted with the usual King George VI on the obverse and kangaroo on the reverse. Possibly valued at $100,000 AUD. There were 8 trial pattern Uniface coins minted with "MODEL" on the obverse and kangaroo on the reverse. Possibly valued at $40,000 AUD. There was 1 trial pattern Uniface silver minted with "MODEL" on the obverse and kangaroo on the reverse. Possibly valued at $50,000 AUD.
What is on the back of a penny?
That really depends in what country and what year the penny was minted.
What is the value of a 1944 Australian steel Penny?
Australian pennies were never made of steel, only copper. An Australian 1944 Penny (depending on where it was minted), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $275 AUD. If it has been rattling around in somebody's pocket but still in good condition, it might fetch up to $1 AUD. There were 30.28 million minted. A reputable coin dealer will be able to advise a more accurate quotation.
What is the value of a 1111 penny?
Check that date again. There was no United States in the year 1111. The only penny that might have been minted that year was the British penny under the reign of King Henry I.
Where is the mintmark on a 1948 Australian Penny?
The 1922 Australian Penny has no mintmark. Actual mintages were Melbourne - 9,529,440 and Perth - 3,168,000. Identical dies were used so the issuing mint for a particular 1922 Penny cannot be determined.
