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1918 penny south africa
...Only one cent. They are in common circulation.
1 cent. that was only 36 years ago
value 1912 south african penny
You are asking about a 1 Penny coin from South Africa, most likely dated between 1931 and 1960. Its value would depend on the year and condition, but probably ranges between a few US cents (in circulated condition) and a few US dollars (in uncirculated condition).
All 1962 cents were struck in bronze. Your coin has been exposed to heat or a chemical that affected its surface, and is only worth face value.
The value of this coin, a penny from (probably) South Africa depends on its condition and date (between 1937 and 1947). By the way, "GEORGIVS VI REX IMPERATOR" means "George the Sixth, King and Emperor" in latin.
No Australian Penny has ever been minted in gold, they were made from bronze. If you have a gold Penny, it will be because somebody has gold plated it, perhaps to commemorate or celebrate a significant event for somebody. Modified coins have no collector value.
The 1908 Indian Head penny is a very common cent even today. Its value in circulated condition is only about $1-3.
Steel cents were only struck in 1943. All 1942 cents were made of bronze. A bronze cent will not stick to a magnet; a steel one will.
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A genuine 1943-S copper (Bronze actually) cent would have a value of $75,000.00 or more. Only 4 have been authenticated.