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Penny 1956 - Australian Coins Price Guide and Values
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Penny 1956 value
The value of a Penny 1956 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | $0.45 | $0.65 | $1.05 | $3.80 | $10.80 | $40.00 | $156 | $217 |
| 1956 - Y. - Melbourne Obverse | - | - | - | - | $45.90 | $277 | $505 | - |
| 1956 - Y. - Perth Obverse | $0.45 | $0.75 | $1.40 | $3.80 | $10.80 | $43.00 | $139 | $154 |
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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 | ||
|---|---|---|
| #415 | Penny 1956 - Partial collar | - |
Mintage
- Penny 1956 : 13,872,000
- Penny 1956 - Y. - Melbourne Obverse : 12,121,000
- Penny 1956 - Y. - Perth Obverse : n/a
Specifications - Penny 1956
- 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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