Summary

Australia
Penny 1955 Y.
Proof strike
Mint: Perth

The dot after the word PENNY is the mint mark for the Perth Mint on this issue. This was the first year that Perth made proof coins generally available to collectors. Earlier proof of record pieces were occasionally distributed to VIPs, numismatic societies and well as selected public institutions.

Physical Description

A bronze coin (30.8 mm diameter with plain edge) featuring a laureate head of Elizabeth II facing right; around, ELIZABETH . II . DEI . GRATIA . REGINA F: D: + The reverse features a kangaroo leaping to the left; around above AUSTRALIA, around below, PENNY. ; the Federation star is in the field to the left of the kangaroo and the date, 1955 is in the field below its tail. The artist's initials KG are above the tip of the tail.

Obverse Description

Laureate head of Elizabeth II facing right; around, + ELIZABETH . II . DEI . GRATIA . REGINA F: D:

Reverse Description

Kangaroo leaping to the left; around above AUSTRALIA, around below, PENNY. ; the Federation star is in the field to the left of the kangaroo and the date, 1955 is in the field below its tail. The artist's initials KG are above the tip of the tail.

Edge Description

Plain

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