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Penny 1955 - Australian Coins Price Guide and Values
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Penny 1955 value
The value of a Penny 1955 Australian coin depends on several factors such as quality and wear, supply and demand, rarity, finish and more.
- Adjectival
| Variety | VG | F | VF | EF | aUNC | UNC | CHU | GEM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | $1.50 | - | - | $6.80 | $16.80 | $53.10 | $166 | $292 |
| 1955 - Y. - Melbourne Obverse | $0.45 | $0.85 | $1.45 | $5.10 | $12.30 | $46.20 | $206 | $290 |
| 1955 - Y. - Perth Obverse | - | - | - | $50.00 | - | $384 | - | - |
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Varieties
Y. - Melbourne Obverse
Y.: A dot is visible after Penny.
Melbourne Obverse: 120 beads and both I of Gratia and Elizabeth points to a bead.
Y. - Perth Obverse
Y.: A dot is visible after Penny.
Perth Obverse: 116 beads and both I of Gratia and Elizabeth between 2 beads.
Errors and varieties from the community
| Strike errors and varieties | ||
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Penny 1955 - Uncentered broadstrike | - |
| #91 | Penny 1955 - Uncentered broadstrike | - |
| Miscellaneous / Unclassified | ||
|---|---|---|
| #370 | Penny 1955 - Close 55 | - |
Mintage
- Penny 1955 : 6,936,000
- Penny 1955 - Y. - Melbourne Obverse : 6,202,000
- Penny 1955 - Y. - Perth Obverse : n/a
Specifications - Penny 1955
- Mint: Melbourne
- Alloy: 97% copper, 2.5% zinc and 0.5% tin
- Weight: 9.45g
- Diameter : 30.8mm
- Engraver: Obverse: Mary Gillick, Reverse: George Kruger Gray
Last update : Monday, June 30, 2025
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