Detailed information about the coin 1 Penny, George VI (2nd type), New Zealand, with pictures and collection and swap management : mintage, descriptions, metal, weight, size, value and other numismatic data . Coins; Banknotes; Swaps; Forum; Numisdoc; Outings; Numista › Coins › New Zealand. FAQ. No half crowns were issued in the reign of Mary, but from the reign of Elizabeth I half crowns were issued in every reign except Edward VIII, until the coins were discontinued in 1967. 1949 George VI Small Cent Specifications: Mintage: 33,128,933 Content: 98% Copper, .5% Tin, 1.5% Zinc Weight: 3.24 Grams Diameter: 19.05 mm Edge: Plain Mint: Royal Canadian Mint, Canada Designer: Obverse – T. H. Paget, Reverse – G. E. Kruger–Gray Engraver: Same as Designer(s) 1949 George VI Small Cent on eBay. When Oliver Cromwell made himself Lord Protector of England, half crowns were issued bearing his semi-royal portrait. In the 1800s, the silver half crown coin was (very roughly) convertible into an American fifty-cent piece, and was sometimes nicknamed the "half dollar" in North America. The half crown was demonetised (ahead of other pre-decimal coins) on 1 January 1970, the year before the United Kingdom adopted decimal currency on Decimal Day. The half crown did not display its value on the reverse until 1893. By using our services, you agree to our Use of Cookies.
Get back to the old design Numista. This website uses Cookies to deliver our services. Along with the shilling (12 pennies) and the florin (or two shillings), the last general issue sixpence was issued in 1967 and a special proof version struck for inclusion in the farewell proof set of 1970. Help. FR – Français; Sign in Register. Check sold prices for this coin! George VI British Half Crown : Years: 1949 - 1952 : Cat. Num. Get back to the old design Numista. Details, specifications, values and general information for the 1949 George VI Fiji Penny. Coins; Banknotes; Swaps; Forum; Numisdoc; Outings; Numista › Coins › New Zealand.
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High Dollar 1949 George VI Small Cent on eBay, Canadian George VI Small Cent Variety and Error Forum, Canadian George VI Small Cent Grading Forum, Charlton's Standard Catalogue of Canadian Coins - Numismatic Issues. X. Silveragecoins.com. : KM# 43 : Country: Australia : Period: Commonwealth, George VI : Currency: Australian Pound : Face value: 1 Penny : System: Sterling pre-decimal : 12 Pence = 1 Shilling 2 Shillings = 1 Florin 5 Shillings = 1 Crown 20 Shillings = 1 Pound 1 Sovereign = 1 Pound : Desgr/Engr: Prices: Shipment ($7.50): Version: Spanish. The half crown was a denomination of British money worth two shillings and sixpence, being one-eighth of a pound. The half crown was first issued in 1549, in the reign of Edward VI. Detailed information about the coin ½ Penny, George VI (without 'IND:IMP'), United Kingdom, with pictures and collection and swap management : mintage, descriptions, metal, weight, size, value … Sixpences were originally supposed to be demonetized upon decimalization in 1971. Disclaimer: While a tremendous amount of effort goes into ensuring the accuracy of the information contained in this site, Coin Community assumes no liability for errors.
FR – Français; Sign in Register. NOTE: Many features on this website require Javascript. The sixpence, known colloquially as the tanner or half-shilling, was a British pre-decimal coin worth six pence, 1/40th of a pound sterling. Be sure to visit our, 1949 CANADA ONE CENT CANADIAN PENNY, CANADA 1949 AOD RED CENT ROTATED DIES ERROR, 1949 1950 1951 1952 CANADIAN ONE CENT PENNY COINS LOT, G CANADA GEORGE VI 1949 A BETWEEN SMALL CENT BU, C CANADA GEORGE VI 1949 A BETWEEN SMALL CENT BU, A CANADA GEORGE VI 1949 A BETWEEN SMALL CENT BU, 1949 CANADIAN ONE CENT PENNY BU BRILLIANT UNCIRCULATED TONED KING GEORGE VI, 1949 CANADIAN ONE CENT PENNY AU ALMOST UNCIRCULATED KING GEORGE VI. However, due to public outcry, they remained legal tender until 1980. Num. ", This website uses Cookies to deliver our services.
George VI British Sixpence : Years: 1949 - 1952 : Cat.
However, sixpences, shillings and florins continued to be legal tender at values of 2½, 5 and 10 new pence respectively. Offers.
EN. You can enable both via your browser's preference settings. As the supply of silver threepence coins slowly disappeared, sixpences replaced them as the coins that were put into Christmas puddings and children would hope to be the lucky one to find the sixpence, no doubt also encouraging children to eat their pudding. uCoin.net is an International Catalog of World Coins. They have also been seen as a lucky charm for brides. Use of any images or content on this website without prior written permission of Coin Community or the original lender is strictly prohibited. Home. Also find this coin and many others at the best prices. HP ONE PENNY *YEAR*) KM# 869 coin and its complete list of years and varieties with prices and values… 1949-1952 One Penny "George VI" (GEORGIVS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REX FIDEI DEF.
There is an old rhyme which goes "Something old, something new, Something borrowed, something blue, And a sixpence for her shoe.
Num. In England, the first sixpences were struck in the reign of Edward VI in 1551 and continued until they were rendered obsolete by decimalisation in 1971. EN. New Items. Price Guide. By using our services, you agree to our, Thomas Humphrey Paget, George Edward Kruger Gray, Quartered shield flanked by crowned monograms. During the English Interregnum of 1649-1660, a republican half crown was issued, bearing the arms of the Commonwealth of England, despite monarchist associations of the coin's name. Copyright 2005 - 2020 Coin Community Family- all rights reserved worldwide. News. George VI Australian Bronze Penny : Years: 1949 - 1952 : Cat. Image Courtesy of Rocky Mountain Coins on eBay. You can enable both via your browser's preference settings. All Buy It Now 1949 George VI Small Cents, This page is dedicated exclusively to the 1949 George VI Small Cent. Coins: GEORGIVS VI. Catalogue. Click on any of the boxes to see much larger images. This website uses Cookies to deliver our services.
By using our services, you agree to our. The last 50-percent-silver sixpence was minted in 1946; they were changed to cupro-nickel from 1947 onwards. Detailed information about the coin ½ Penny, George VI (2nd type), New Zealand, with pictures and collection and swap management : mintage, descriptions, metal, weight, size, value and other numismatic data . They were sterling silver until 1920, when they were reduced to 50 percent silver.