
Obverse: | Queen Elizabeth II - Design by Mary Gillick.
Legend: ELIZABETH. II. DEI. GRATIA. REGINA. F: D: + |
Reverse: | Kangaroo - Design by George Kruger Gray.
Legend: AUSTRALIA - PENNY - 1961 |
| Edge: | Plain Edge. |
| Weight: | 9.45 grams (145.8 grains). |
| Size: | 30.8 mm (diameter). |
| Composition: | Bronze - 97% Copper, 2.5% Zinc, 0.5% Tin |
| Mintage: | Circulation: 30,607,200 - Perth. Proofs: 1,040 |
Mintmarks: | Dot after Y of PENNY on reverse. |
Valuation : 1961 Y. PENNY
| Very Good | Fine | Very Fine | Extra Fine | Almost Uncirc. | Uncirc | Brilliant Uncirc. | Proof |
| 2002 | 0.30 | 0.50 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 18 | 750 |
Notes:
The collector proof version of the 1961 penny was released as part of a 2 coin Perth proof set.
Known Varieties & Errors:
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Faint first figure 1 in date on reverse.
Value: Fine - 1974: $0.25 |
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