1 Penny - Elizabeth II (1955 - 1963)
Features
| Denomination | 1 Penny |
| Catalog Number | KM# 2 |
| Weight (g) | 6.3 |
| Diameter (mm) | 27 |
| Thickness (mm) | 1.62 |
| Shape: | Round with hole |
| Composition: | Bronze |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | |
| Demonetized | 1973-01-01 |
Obverse
Engraved by Bernard R. Sindall
Lettering:
QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND
QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND
Reverse
Engraved by Bernard R. Sindall
Lettering:
RHODESIA AND NYASALAND
ONE PENNY
· 1961 ·
RHODESIA AND NYASALAND
ONE PENNY
· 1961 ·
Edge
Description:
Smooth
Smooth
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | 2,040,000 | Very Common | |
| 1955 | 2,010 | Proof | Common |
| 1956 | 4,800,000 | Very Common | |
| 1956 | Proof | Rare | |
| 1957 | 7,200,000 | Very Common | |
| 1957 | Proof | Unknown | |
| 1958 | 2,880,000 | Very Common | |
| 1958 | Proof | Rare | |
| 1961 | 4,800,000 | Very Common | |
| 1961 | Proof | Unknown | |
| 1962 | 6,000,000 | Very Common | |
| 1963 | 6,000,000 | Very Common | |
| 1963 | Proof | Rare |