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Penny 1940 - Australian Coins Price Guide and Values
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Penny 1940 value
The value of a Penny 1940 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | - | - | $1.15 | $3.80 | $14.40 | $41.80 |
| 1940 - K.G | - | - | $5.30 | $12.20 | $41.80 | $177 |
| Variety | MS-60 | MS-62 | MS-63 | MS-64 | MS-65 | MS-66 | MS-67 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | $95.60 | $200 | $249 | $583 | $589 | - | - |
| 1940 - K.G | $531 | $668 | $1,350 | $2,320 | $2,620 | - | - |
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Varieties
K.G
Dot between K and G.
Errors and varieties from the community
| Die errors and varieties | ||
|---|---|---|
| #352 | Penny 1940 - Die chip on King's neck | - |
| #228 | Penny 1940 - Die crack before Penny | - |
| #229 | Penny 1940 - Die crack on Goergivs | - |
| #230 | Penny 1940 - Die crack on IND IMP | - |
Mintage
- Penny 1940 : 4,075,000
- Penny 1940 - K.G : 1,113,000
Specifications - Penny 1940
- Mint: Melbourne
- Alloy: 97% copper, 2.5% zinc and 0.5% tin
- Weight: 9.45g
- Diameter : 30.8mm
- Engraver: Obverse: Thomas H. Paget, Reverse: George Kruger Gray
Last update : Friday, June 27, 2025
