1961 'Y.' PENNY


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

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Proof
20020.300.501361018750

Notes:

The collector proof version of the 1961 penny was released as part of a 2 coin Perth proof set.

Known Varieties & Errors:

 

Faint first figure 1 in date on reverse.
Value: Fine - 1974: $0.25

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