1 Penny - George V
Australia • 1 Penny • Bronze • 1911–1936
- Denomination
- 1 Penny
- Issuer
- Australia
- Struck
- 1911–1936
- Composition
- Bronze
- Currency
- Pound
- Weight
- 9.45 g
- Diameter
- 30.8 mm
- Catalog refs
- KM 23 · Schön 14
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Where it came from
The 1911 Australian penny marked a significant transition in numismatic history as one of the first coins minted specifically for the Commonwealth of Australia following the nation's federation. Produced at the Royal Mint in London, these initial issues were essential for establishing a standardized currency system for the young nation, replacing the diverse array of British and colonial tokens that had circulated previously.
The obverse features the effigy of King George V, designed by Sir Edgar Bertram Mackennal, a prominent Australian sculptor whose work was favored by the royal family. The reverse design, depicting the Commonwealth coat of arms and the denomination, was intended to evoke a sense of national identity and stability. While the design was initially received with typical scrutiny regarding its transition to a sovereign coinage, it has since become a foundational piece for collectors interested in the birth of the Australian decimal-adjacent currency system.
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