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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.
- Circulated
- Mint state
- Not for circulation
| Variety | G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | - | - | $0.45 | $0.55 | $1.15 | $3.00 |
| 1956 - Y. - Melbourne Obverse | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1956 - Y. - Perth Obverse | - | - | $0.45 | $0.55 | $1.50 | $3.00 |
| Variety | MS-60 | MS-62 | MS-63 | MS-64 | MS-65 | MS-66 | MS-67 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | $15.30 | $45.50 | $66.00 | $96.00 | $217 | - | - |
| 1956 - Y. - Melbourne Obverse | - | $93.10 | $460 | $505 | - | - | - |
| 1956 - Y. - Perth Obverse | $15.30 | $45.60 | $80.50 | $124 | $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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