1 Penny - George VI (1940 - 1947)
Features
| Denomination | 1 Penny |
| Catalog Number | KM# 13 |
| Weight (g) | 9.6 |
| Diameter (mm) | 31 |
| Thickness (mm) | 1.8 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Bronze |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Demonetized |
Obverse
Engraved by Thomas Humphrey Paget
Lettering:
GEORGE VI KING EMPEROR
GEORGE VI KING EMPEROR
Reverse
Engraved by L.C. Mitchell
Lettering:
NEW ZEALAND - ONE PENNY
· 1943 ·
NEW ZEALAND - ONE PENNY
· 1943 ·
Edge
Description:
Smooth
Smooth
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | 5,424,000 | Common | |
| 1940 | 5 | Proof | Very Rare |
| 1941 | 1,200,000 | Not Common | |
| 1942 | 3,120,000 | Not Common | |
| 1942 | Proof | Rare | |
| 1943 | 8,400,000 | Common | |
| 1943 | Proof | Rare | |
| 1944 | 3,696,000 | Common | |
| 1944 | Proof | Rare | |
| 1945 | 4,764,000 | Common | |
| 1945 | Proof | Rare | |
| 1946 | 6,720,000 | Common | |
| 1946 | Proof | Rare | |
| 1947 | 5,880,000 | Common | |
| 1947 | Proof | Rare |