1 Penny - George VI (without "IND:IMP")
Australia • 1 Penny • Bronze • 1949–1952
- Denomination
- 1 Penny
- Issuer
- Australia
- Struck
- 1949–1952
- Composition
- Bronze
- Currency
- Pound
- Weight
- 9.45 g
- Diameter
- 30.8 mm
- Catalog refs
- KM 43 · Schön 30
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Where it came from
The 1949 Australian penny is a significant transitional piece in numismatic history, marking a period of adjustment for the British Commonwealth. During the reign of George VI, Australian coinage traditionally featured the Latin abbreviation 'IND:IMP', signifying the monarch's role as Emperor of India. Following India's independence in 1947, the title became obsolete, necessitating a modification to the royal titles on coins minted across the empire.
This specific issue is notable for being among the first to omit the 'IND:IMP' designation, reflecting the shifting political landscape of the post-war era. The design, featuring the classic kangaroo reverse by George Kruger Gray, remained a staple of Australian currency. While the omission of the title is a standard feature for this year, it serves as a tactile reminder of the constitutional evolution within the Commonwealth that saw the monarch's titles stripped of their imperial status.
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