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1947 penny value - Australia - Perth mint

What is a 1947 Australian penny coin worth?


Values, images, and specs for the 1947 'Y.' penny from Australia.

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VG F VF EF aUnc Unc
$2.50 $5 $15
$80
$250
$625+

Values are in Australian Dollars

Further information on grading, condition, detractors, and

how to assess your coin can be found further down this page.

Australia

penny

KGVI 1947

Perth mint

1947 Australian penny reverse, Perth mint

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1947 Australian penny obverse, Perth mint

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The obverse features the bare head of

King George VI facing left, with the

surrounding legend: 'GEORGIVS VI

D:G:BR:OMN:REX F:D:IND:IMP.'

images courtesy of TDK APDC

Notes:

Dot after 'Y' in 'PENNY' (Perth mint).

Monarch King George VI
Edge plain
Weight 9.45 grams
Diameter 30.8 mm
Composition bronze
Minted Perth, Australia
Mintage approx. 4,490,000
Scarcity slightly harder for period

 

Obverse Thomas Humphrey Paget
Reverse George Kruger Gray


1947 Australian

penny specifications

Perth mint


1947 Australian

penny design

Perth mint

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The 1947 Australian penny reverse shows

a bounding kangaroo in motion facing left,

with the date below the tail, KG above the

tail, and a star below the chest.


Above is the word 'AUSTRALIA', and the

word 'PENNY' is below.


primary varieties: 'Melbourne mint',

and 'Perth mint'

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The retail value of a

1947 'Y.' Australian penny

can range from $2.50 to

over $625, depending on

grade, condition,

desirability, and demand.


Our guide below shows retail

estimates based on grade.

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Grading Terms

VG Very Good
F Fine
VF Very Fine
EF Extremely Fine
aUnc about Uncirculated
Unc Uncirculated