1 Penny - George V (Kookaburra Pattern - Type 11 (Renniks 13))

Australia • 1 Penny • Copper-nickel • 1921

Denomination: 1 Penny
Issuer: Australia
Struck: 1921
Composition: Copper-nickel
Currency: Pound
Weight: 3.88 g
Diameter: 18 mm
Catalog refs: KM Pn22

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Why it matters

This Australian penny is a noteworthy example of a pattern coin, representing a design phase that differs from the standard currency of its era. Such pieces are held in high regard by collectors for their role in the history of national numismatics and the rarity inherent in trial designs that never entered general circulation.

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The 1921 Australian Kookaburra penny was produced as a pattern coin by the Melbourne Mint during a period of experimentation regarding the future design of Australian coinage. While the standard penny at the time featured the iconic kangaroo design, the mint explored alternative motifs, including the kookaburra, to better represent the unique fauna of the country. These patterns were struck in very limited numbers for trial purposes and were never intended for circulation as legal tender, making them significant artifacts of Australian numismatic history.

The design of this pattern is widely attributed to the artists at the Melbourne Mint who were tasking with modernizing the imagery of the Commonwealth's currency. The kookaburra was a deliberate choice for its distinct association with the Australian landscape, yet the design ultimately did not move forward into mass production. Today, these coins are highly sought after by collectors of Australian patterns and trials due to their rarity and their role in a transitional era of coin design.

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