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Penny 1947 - Australian Coins Price Guide and Values
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Penny 1947 value
The value of a Penny 1947 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | - | - | $0.45 | $1.15 | $3.40 | $9.10 |
| 1947 - Y. | - | - | $1.90 | $3.80 | $11.40 | $49.40 |
| Variety | MS-60 | MS-62 | MS-63 | MS-64 | MS-65 | MS-66 | MS-67 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | $25.50 | $57.00 | $67.90 | $119 | $283 | - | - |
| 1947 - Y. | $198 | $317 | $528 | $1,080 | $1,810 | - | - |
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Varieties
Y.
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Errors and varieties from the community
| Die errors and varieties | ||
|---|---|---|
| #361 | Penny 1947 - Die crack at bottom of the obverse | - |
| #362 | Penny 1947 - Die cracks on reverse | - |
| Strike errors and varieties | ||
|---|---|---|
| #17 | Penny 1947 - Uncentered broadstrike | - |
Mintage
- Penny 1947 : 6,759,000
- Penny 1947 - Y. : 4,490,000
Specifications - Penny 1947
- 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
