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1 Penny 1939 [Zimbabwe / Southern Rhodesia]

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1 Penny 1939 [Zimbabwe / Southern Rhodesia]
  • Country: Zimbabwe, Southern Rhodesia
  • Shape: Round with central hole
  • Weight: 6.5 g
  • Mintage: 1,284,000 pcs.
  • Issue Quality: Uncirculated, Proof
  • Metal: Copper-Nickel (Cupronickel)
  • Designation: Cu-Ni
  • Denomination: 1 penny
  • Currency Unit: Penny
  • Orientation: Medal alignment
  • Designer: Francis Derwent Wood
  • Summary: KM# 8
  • Diameter: 27 mm
  • Reverse
    Around the central hole, the inscription ONE PENNY, framed by an ornamental pattern. Along the upper edge, the name of the British colony 'SOUTHERN RHODESIA' in an arc from left to right. Below, the year of issue '1939', with a dot on each side. All inscriptions are in English. The edge features a toothed pattern.
  • Obverse
    In the center is a hole, surrounded by a flower within a circle. Above is a crown, symbol of the British Empire. The edge features a decorative raised toothed pattern, along which the name and title of the monarch in English: 'GEORGE VI KING EMPEROR'.

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