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Penny 1961 - Australian Coins Price Guide and Values
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Penny 1961 value
The value of a Penny 1961 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 - Y. | $0.55 | $0.85 | $1.45 | $3.00 | $6.90 | $24.80 | $117 | $143 |
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Varieties
Y.
Y.: A dot is visible after Penny.
Errors and varieties from the community
| Die errors and varieties | ||
|---|---|---|
| #159 | Penny 1961 - Cuds on obverse | - |
| Strike errors and varieties | ||
|---|---|---|
| #284 | Penny 1961 - Uncentered broadstrike | - |
Mintage
- Penny 1961 - Y. : 30,607,000
Specifications
- Mint: Perth
- 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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