1 Penny 1947, No Dot [Australia]

About the object

Country: Australia
Shape: Round
Weight: 9.4 g
Mintage: 6,864,000 pcs.
Metal: Bronze
Composition: Cu-Al-Ni
Denomination: 1 penny
Currency Unit: Penny
Orientation: Medallic
Designer: Obverse: Thomas Humphrey Paget; Reverse: George Edward Kruger-Gray
Reference: KM# 36
Diameter: 30.8 mm

Reverse

The central part features a kangaroo, the national symbol of Australia. Below it is the year of issue: 1947. To its left is a seven-pointed star, and to its right are the initials 'KG' - the mint mark of Melbourne Mint designer George Kruger Gray. Along the upper edge is the country name in English: 'AUSTRALIA'. Along the lower edge is the text in English: 'PENNY'. The rim features raised elements in the form of dots.

Obverse

The central part features a left-facing portrait of King George VI of Great Britain. Around the edge of the coin is a Latin inscription: 'GEORGIVS VI D: G: BR: OMN: REX F: D: IND: IMP.' - George VI by the Grace of God King of all the Britains, Defender of the Faith, Emperor of India. Along the rim is a beaded border.