Straits Settlements-1895-Queen Victoria-1 Cent coin-Specs-Illustrated

Illustrated below is the obverse and reverse of the 1895 Queen Victoria 1 Cent coin issue for the Straits Settlements. (For a fuller history of the Straits Settlements see 1874 Queen Victoria 1 Cent coin this blog).
The spcifications for this coin are listed below the illustrations.

1895 4,466,000 were minted


Obverse


Lettering: VICTORIA QUEEN

Reverse

Lettering:

STRAITS SETTLEMENTS
1· ONE CENT 1895 ·
Edge Reeded


Features


Country
Straits Settlements

Year 1895
Value 1 Cent (0.01)
Metal Bronze
Weight 9.33 g
Diameter 29 mm
Engraver Leonard Charles Wyon (obverse)
Shape Round
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑

Straits Settlements-1891-Queen Victoria-1 Cent coin-Specs-Illustrated

Illustrated below are the obverse and reverse of the 1891 Queen Victoria 1 Cent coin issued for the Straits Settlements. (See 1874 Queen Victoria Straits Settlements 1 Cent coin this blog for fuller coin history).The specifications for the coin are listed below the illustrations. This coin differs in some minor respects from the 1874 issue, slightly bigger with a reeded edge.

1891-6,004,000 1 cent coins were minted.
Obverse

Lettering: VICTORIA QUEEN



Reverse

Lettering:
STRAITS SETTLEMENTS
1-ONE CENT 1891 ·
Edge Reeded

Features




Country

Straits Settlements



Year

1901

Value

1 Cent (0.01)
MetalmBronze
Weightm9.33 g
Diameterm29 mm
Engraver Leonard Charles Wyon (obverse)
ShapemRound
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑

Straits Settlements-1874-Queen Victoria-1 Cent coin-Illustrated

Illustrated below is the obverse and reverse of the 1874 1 Cent coin  issued for the Straits Settlements.
In 1826, the three Settlements of Penang, Malacca and Singapore were amalgamated to form the Straits Settlements. The capital was Penang until 1836, when it was transferred to Singapore. Later, the Cocos – Keeling Island, the Christmas Islands and Labuan were placed under the Government of the Straits Settlements. At this time, the main currencies used as the local medium of exchange were the Spanish Dollar, Dutch Doits and the Singapore merchant tokens.


In 1858, the British Government took over the Straits Settlements. During this period, the Straits Settlements was under the control of the Government of British India. In 1862, a new issue of one cent, half cent and quarter cent coins was made for use in the Straits Settlements, bearing in inscription “India Straits”. In 1867, the Straits Settlements were transferred to the Imperial Government in London, and on April 1, 1867, the Straits Settlements became a Crown Colony. The first series of coins bearing the inscription “Straits Settlement”, were issued in 1871with the last issue in 1935. Straits Settlements coins include those issued under the reigns if Queen Victoria (1837-1901), King Edward VII (1901-1910) and King George V (1910-1936).

Obverse


Lettering: VICTORIA QUEEN

Reverse

Lettering:

STRAITS SETTLEMENTS ·
1-ONE CENT 1883






1874  10,000,000 1 Cent coins were minted
Country Straits Settlements
Year 1874

Value
1 Cent (0.01)
Metal Copper
Weight 9.3 g
Diameter 28.8 mm
Engraver Leonard Charles Wyon (obverse)
Shape Round
Alignment  obverse and reverse in reverse alignment
Edge Smooth


 
 

Australia-1943-George the 6th-1 Penny-Indian and Perth Varieties-Specs-Illustrated

Shown below are the obverse and reverse of the 1943 Penny issued for Australia. The 1943 penny was minted in Perth, Western Australia and in Bombay, India. The specifications (with their different identifying features) and mintages appear below the illustrations. The Indian mintage appears on the left in obverse and right in reverse.

Indian Mintage

Obverse:

King GEORGE VI - Design by Thomas Humphrey Paget.
Legend: GEORGIVS VI D: G: BR: OMN: REX F: D: IND: IMP.

 Reverse:

Kangaroo - Design by George Kruger Gray.
Legend: AUSTRALIA - PENNY - 1943

Edge: Plain Edge.
Weight: 9.45 grams (145.8 grains).
Size: 30.8 mm (diameter).
Composition: Bronze - 97% Copper, 2.5% Zinc, 0.5% Tin
Mintage:- 9,000,000.

Bombay, India: Proofs- 40 proofs were made in India for this issue
 Mintmarks: I under head on obverse.
Dot before & after PENNY on reverse.


Perth Mintage

Obverse:

King GEORGE VI - Design by Thomas Humphrey Paget.
Legend: GEORGIVS VI D: G: BR: OMN: REX F: D: IND: IMP.

 Reverse:

Kangaroo - Design by George Kruger Gray.
Legend: AUSTRALIA - PENNY - 1943

Edge: Plain Edge.
Weight: 9.45 grams (145.8 grains).
Size: 30.8 mm (diameter).
Composition: Bronze - 97% Copper, 2.5% Zinc, 0.5% Tin
Mintage: Perth: Circulation - 33,086,400.
Proofs- 12. Proofs were made for this issue
Mintmarks: Dot afer Y of PENNY on reverse.

Australia-1936-George the 5th-1 Penny & Halfpenny-Specs-Illustrated

Illustrated below is the obverse and reverse of the George the 5th 1 Penny and Halfpenny issued for Australia in 1936. Below the illustrations are the spcifications and mintages.

HALFPENNY


 Obverse:

King GEORGE V - Design by Sir Edgar Bertram Mackennal.
Legend: GEORGIVS V D. G. BRITT: OMN: REX F. D. IND: IMP.

Reverse:

Design by W. H. J. Blakemore.
Legend: ONE HALF PENNY - COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - 1936

Edge: Plain Edge.
Weight: 5.67 grams (87.5 grains).
Size: 25.5 mm (diameter).
Composition: Bronze - 97% Copper, 2.5% Zinc, 0.5% Tin
Mintage: Disputed - 2,562,200 to 5,577,600 - Melbourne.
Mintmarks: None.


PENNY

 Obverse:

King GEORGE V - Design by Sir Edgar Bertram Mackennal.
Legend: GEORGIVS V D. G. BRITT: OMN: REX F. D. IND: IMP.

 Reverse:

Design by W. H. J. Blakemore.
Legend: ONE PENNY - COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - 1936

Edge: Plain Edge.
Weight: 9.45 grams (145.8 grains).
Size: 30.8 mm (diameter).
Composition: Bronze - 97% Copper, 2.5% Zinc, 0.5% Tin
Mintage: 9,890,400 - Melbourne.
Mintmarks: None.

Australia-1935-George the 5th-1 Penny & Halfpenny-Specs-Illustrated

Illustrated below is the obverse and reverse of the 1935 Penny and Halfpenny issued for Australia in 1935.
Below the illustrations are the specifications and mintages.

HALFPENNY

Obverse:

King GEORGE V - Design by Sir Edgar Bertram Mackennal.
Legend: GEORGIVS V D. G. BRITT: OMN: REX F. D. IND: IMP.

 Reverse:

Design by W. H. J. Blakemore.
Legend: ONE HALF PENNY - COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - 1935

Edge: Plain Edge.
Weight: 5.67 grams (87.5 grains).
Size: 25.5 mm (diameter).
Composition: Bronze - 97% Copper, 2.5% Zinc, 0.5% Tin
Mintage: Melbourne: Circulation - 2,916,000.
Proofs - 100 proof coins were struck for this issue
Mintmarks: None.


PENNY

 Obverse:

King GEORGE V - Design by Sir Edgar Bertram Mackennal.
Legend: GEORGIVS V D. G. BRITT: OMN: REX F. D. IND: IMP.

 Reverse:

Design by W. H. J. Blakemore.
Legend: ONE PENNY - COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - 1935

Edge: Plain Edge.
Weight: 9.45 grams (145.8 grains).
Size: 30.8 mm (diameter).
Composition: Bronze - 97% Copper, 2.5% Zinc, 0.5% Tin
Mintage: Melbourne: Circulation - 3,724,800.
Proofs - 100 proof coins were struck for this issue
Mintmarks: None.

Australia-1934-George the 5th-1 Penny & Halfpenny-Specs-Illustrated

Illustrated below is the obverse and reverse of the 1 Penny and Halfpenny issued for Australia in 1934.
Below the illustrations are the specifications and mintages.

HALFPENNY

 Obverse:

King GEORGE V - Design by Sir Edgar Bertram Mackennal.
Legend: GEORGIVS V D. G. BRITT: OMN: REX F. D. IND: IMP.

 Reverse:

Design by W. H. J. Blakemore.
Legend: ONE HALF PENNY - COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - 1934

Edge: Plain Edge.
Weight: 5.67 grams (87.5 grains).
Size: 25.5 mm (diameter).
Composition: Bronze - 97% Copper, 2.5% Zinc, 0.5% Tin
Mintage: Melbourne: Circulation - 3,816,000.
Proofs - 100 proofs were made for this issue
Mintmarks: None.

PENNY

 Obverse:

King GEORGE V - Design by Sir Edgar Bertram Mackennal.
Legend: GEORGIVS V D. G. BRITT: OMN: REX F. D. IND: IMP.

 Reverse:

Design by W. H. J. Blakemore.
Legend: ONE PENNY - COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - 1934

Edge: Plain Edge.
Weight: 9.45 grams (145.8 grains).
Size: 30.8 mm (diameter).
Composition: Bronze - 97% Copper, 2.5% Zinc, 0.5% Tin
Mintage: Melbourne. Circulation - 5,808,000.
Proofs -There were 100 proof coins struck for this issue
Mintmarks: None.

Australia-1933-George the 5th-1 Penny & Halfpenny-Specs-Illustrated

Illustrated below are the obverse and reverse of the 1933 Halfpenny and Penny issued for Australia in 1933.
Below the illustrations are the specifications and mintages.

HALFPENNY

 Obverse:

King GEORGE V - Design by Sir Edgar Bertram Mackennal.
Legend: GEORGIVS V D. G. BRITT: OMN: REX F. D. IND: IMP.

 Reverse:

Design by W. H. J. Blakemore.
Legend: ONE HALF PENNY - COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - 1933

Edge: Plain Edge.
Weight: 5.67 grams (87.5 grains).
Size: 25.5 mm (diameter).
Composition: Bronze - 97% Copper, 2.5% Zinc, 0.5% Tin
Mintage: 4,608,000 - Melbourne.
Mintmarks: None.



PENNY

 Obverse:

King GEORGE V - Design by Sir Edgar Bertram Mackennal.
Legend: GEORGIVS V D. G. BRITT: OMN: REX F. D. IND: IMP.

 Reverse:

Design by W. H. J. Blakemore.
Legend: ONE PENNY - COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - 1933

Edge: Plain Edge.
Weight: 9.45 grams (145.8 grains).
Size: 30.8 mm (diameter).
Composition: Bronze - 97% Copper, 2.5% Zinc, 0.5% Tin
Mintage: 5,817,600 - Melbourne.
Mintmarks: None.

Australia-1927-George the 5th-1 Penny & Halfpenny-Specs-Illustrated

Illustrated below is the obverse and reverse of the 1921 Halfpenny and Penny issued for Australia in 1921.
Below the illustration are the specifications and mintage of the coin.

Halfpenny
 Obverse:

King GEORGE V - Design by Sir Edgar Bertram Mackennal.
Legend: GEORGIVS V D. G. BRITT: OMN: REX F. D. IND: IMP.

 Reverse: Design by W. H. J. Blakemore.
Legend: ONE HALF PENNY - COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - 1927
Edge: Plain Edge.
Weight: 5.67 grams (87.5 grains).
Size: 25.5 mm (diameter).
Composition: Bronze - 97% Copper, 2.5% Zinc, 0.5% Tin
Mintage: 3,072,000 - Melbourne.
Mintmarks: None.


Penny

 Obverse

King GEORGE V - Design by Sir Edgar Bertram Mackennal.
Legend: GEORGIVS V D. G. BRITT: OMN: REX F. D. IND: IMP.

Reverse:  Design by W. H. J. Blakemore.
Legend: ONE PENNY - COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - 1927
Edge: Plain Edge.
Weight: 9.45 grams (145.8 grains).
Size: 30.8 mm (diameter).
Composition: Bronze - 97% Copper, 2.5% Zinc, 0.5% Tin
Mintage: 4,920,000 - Melbourne.
Mintmarks: None.

Argentina-1899-10 Cent Coin-Illustrated

Illustrated below is the obverse and reverse of the 1899 Argentinian 10 Cent coin. The obverse shows the republic in the emblem of a woman in a cap, modelled on the French republican emblem with the date of issue and country legend. The reverse shows the value surrounded by a wreath. The metal is cupro-nickel. The diameter is19mm. The coin has a milled edge.

Algeria-1949-20 Franc Coin-Illustrated

Illustrated below is the obverse and reverse of the 1949 20 Franc coin issued for Algeria. In 1949 Algeria was still ruled by France, Algerian coins were struck in France with French legends. The obverse shows the legend of the French Republic with the personification of the republic expressed as the head of "Marianne". The reverse shows the value between ears of wheat and the date with the legend of "Algerie" (Algeria). The metal is cupro-nickel and the diameter 23.2 mm.

Canada-1917-George the 5th-1 Cent Coin-Illustrated

Illustrated below are the obverse and reverse of the Canadian 1917 George the 5th 1 Cent coin. The obverse has a portrait of George the 5th, The reverse the country legend and value surrounded by a design of leaves. This type with a diameter of 25 mm was produced between 1912 and 1920 is called the "large type" to distinguish it from the smaller type produced thereafter. The "small type" produced after 1920 was modelled on the American 1 Cent coin with a diameter of 19.3 mm.

Bolivia-1899-10 Cent Coin-Illustrated

Shown below the obverse and reverse of the 1899 10 Cent coin issued in Bolivia. The obverse shows the state arms with stars below and country legend. The reverse, the wand of Hermes with two sprigs, value and date. The metal is cupro-nickel. The diameter 25.5 mm.

Belgium-1916-5 Cent Coin-Illustrated

Shown below is the obverse and reverse of the 1916 Belgian 5 Cent coin. The obverse shows the country legend around the value and date of issue. The reverse a rampant lion. The metal is zinc. The diameter 19 mm. The coin is no longer in circulation.

Cyprus-1934-George the 5th-Half Piastre Scalloped Coin-Illustrated

Illustrated below is the obverse and reverse of the 1934 Half Piastre issued for Cyprus. The obverse shows a portrait of George the 5th. with the legend Imperator (emperor) The reverse, the value in numbers and letters, date and country. The metal is cupro-nickel. The diameter 20mm. Over 1 million were minted.

British West Africa-1939-George the 6th-3 Pence Coin-Illustrated

Shown below is the obverse and reverse of the British West African 3 Pence. Issued in in 1939. The coin is cupro-nickel. The obverse shows a portrait of George the 6th crowned. The reverse, the value surrounded by a wreath. The coin has a diameter of 22 mm. Now no longer in circulation.

British Caribbean-(East Group)-1965 2 cent coin-Illustrated

Shown below is the obverse and reverse of the 2 Cent coin issued for the British Caribbean in 1965.
The obverse shows a portrait of Queen Elizabeth the 2nd. The reverse, the value flanked by palm tree fronds. The coin is bronze with a diameter of 31 mm. The coin is no longer in use.

Chile-1933-1 Peso Coin-Illustrated

Illustrated below are the obverse and reverse of the 1933 Chilean 1 Peso coin.The design of the Andean Condor on the obverse with the value surrounded by a spray of branches on the reverse was current from 1933 to 1940. The metal is cupro-nickel with a diameter of 29mm with a milled edge.

Dutch Antilles-Curacao-1947-2 and a half Cent Coin-Illustrated

Illustrated below is the obverse and reverse of the 1947 2 and a half cent coin issue for the Netherlands Antilles. Made of bronze and minted in Utrecht the coin has a diameter of 24mm. The obverse shows the emblem of Dutch Royal House with the value on the reverse within a spray of tree branches.

Ceylon-1914-George the 5th-1 Cent Coin-Illustrated

Illustrated below is the obverse and reverse of the George the 5th issue of 1914 for Ceylon. (See 1892 Queen Victoria and 1912 George the 5th issues this blog).