1 Penny - George VI (1937 - 1942)
Features
| Denomination | 1 Penny |
| Catalog Number | KM# 8 |
| Weight (g) | 6.3 |
| Diameter (mm) | 27.1 |
| Shape: | Round with hole |
| Composition: | Copper-Nickel |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | |
| Demonetized | 1973-01-01 |
Obverse
Engraved by Derwent Wood
Lettering:
GEORGE VI KING EMPEROR
GEORGE VI KING EMPEROR
Reverse
Engraved by Royal Mint Engravers
Lettering:
SOUTHERN RHODESIA
ONE PENNY
· 1937 ·
SOUTHERN RHODESIA
ONE PENNY
· 1937 ·
Edge
Description:
Smooth
Smooth
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | 908,400 | Common | |
| 1937 | Proof | Rare | |
| 1938 | 240,000 | Not Common | |
| 1938 | Proof | Unknown | |
| 1939 | 1,284,000 | Common | |
| 1939 | Proof | Unknown | |
| 1940 | 1,080,000 | Common | |
| 1940 | Proof | Unknown | |
| 1941 | 720,000 | Common | |
| 1941 | Proof | Unknown | |
| 1942 | 960,000 | Not Common | |
| 1942 | Proof | Unknown |


