1 Penny George V, South Africa (2024)

Features

Issuer	South Africa
King	George V (1910-1936)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Years	1931-1936
Value	1 Penny (1⁄240)
Currency	Pound (1825-1961)
Composition	Bronze
Weight	9.5g
Diameter	31.0mm
Thickness	1.9mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized	31 March 1961
Number	N# 70367
References	KM# 14.3, Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States. And 5 more volumes. Hern# S91-96 Brian Hern, John Bothma, Hercie Peterse; 2017. Hern's Handbook on South African Coins and Patterns 2017/18 (9th edition). Gary Levitan, Ferndale, South Africa.

Obverse

The crowned bust of King George V facing left

Script: Latin

Lettering:
GEORGIVS V REX IMPERATOR
B.M.

Translation:
George IV King Emperor
B.M.

Engraver: Edgar Bertram MacKennal

Reverse

A ship, 'Dromedaris', sailing to right, a legend in English and Afrikaans either side, with date above and denomination below

Script: Latin

Lettering:
SOUTH·AFRICA· 1936 ·SUID·AFRIKA
KG
* 1D *

Engraver: George Kruger Gray

Edge

Smooth

© David Mikeladze

Mint

Comments

See also

• Monarch
• Boat or watercraft
• Mustache
• Crown

• 1 Penny George V (1 Penny 1)
• 1 Penny George V (Penny)

Manage my collection

Please sign in or create an account to manage your collection.

Date			Mintage		VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC		Frequency
1931			248 430				$ 2.20					9%	Hern#S91
1931			62									0.8%	Hern#S91; Proof
1932			259 519				$ 4.60					9%	Hern#S92
1932			12									0.5%	Hern#S92; Proof
1933			224 918				$ 5.90					7%	*1933* / *1933 Hern#S93
1933			20									0.4%	Hern#S93; Proof
1934			2 090 077			$ 1.50	$ 2.00	$ 2.50				36%	Hern#S94
1934			24									0.7%	Hern#S94; Proof
1935			2 295 191			$ 1.10	$ 2.40	$ 3.20	$ 5.60	$ 61		39%	Hern#S95
1935			20									0.6%	Hern#S95; Proof
1936			1 818 843		$ 1.30	$ 1.90	$ 2.10	$ 2.70	$ 3.30			49%	Hern#S96
1936			40									0.6%	Hern#S96; Proof

Values in the table above are expressed in USD. They are based on evaluations by Numista users and sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only; they are not intended to be relied upon for buying, selling or exchanging. Numista does not buy or sell coins or banknotes.

Frequencies show the percentage of Numista users who own each year or variety among all the users who own this coin. Since some users own several versions, the sum may be greater than 100%.

Get this coin

Members from this site want to exchange it: akadotour, BSmith, tobbelkp, bakoye45, sangriablanca, cyprusalexander, floyd1, robertmx, zdravko, Arnhemcoin, Spatri, AnSeTu017, Twotone, goolam, jarka1456, MartinG, tonidefrancia, lorenzi, Huntingforcoins, bertie, Financier1977, zainjeneke, J-J.Doubrovski, Ponpandi Perumal, Dazhbog II, mowc, ciusek, robelliott, mitino, BalkusUK, gmbillman76, Theodorus43, Marc-AntoineV, Tanman2001, tudelev, indy47, Essor Prof, Billmci, Mikhai, Xenowraith, Jhonder, wchansen, jhtodd, numis27, hen3dt, Mad_cow, DanOss, Kiron, Dmitry_Z, coinsmor…

Feedback: (×393)
Country: Latvia
Languages:

Feedback: (×795)
Country: Hungary
Languages:

Feedback: (×224)
Country: Sweden
Languages:

Feedback: (×5)
Country: France
Languages:

Feedback: (×265)
Country: Italy
Languages:

Feedback: (×151)
Country: Cyprus
Languages:

Feedback: (×119)
Country: United Kingdom
Languages:

Feedback: (×411)
Country: Australia
Languages:

Feedback: (×141)
Country: Croatia
Languages:

Feedback: (×352)
Country: Netherlands
Languages:

Feedback: (×37)
Country: United Kingdom
Languages:

Feedback: (×173)
Country: New Zealand
Languages:

Feedback: (×49)
Country: United Kingdom
Languages:

Feedback: (×52)
Country: South Africa
Languages:

Feedback: (×543)
Country: Italy
Languages:

Feedback: (×28)
Country: Canada
Languages:

Feedback: (×112)
Country: France
Languages:

Feedback: (×243)
Country: United Kingdom
Languages:

Feedback: (×51)
Country: United Kingdom
Languages:

Feedback: (×79)
Country: South Africa
Languages:

Feedback: (×11)
Country: Israel
Languages:

Feedback: none
Country: South Africa
Languages:

Feedback: none
Country: France
Languages:

Feedback: (×35)
Country: India
Languages:

Feedback: (×67)
Country: Canada
Languages:

Feedback: (×142)
Country: Cyprus
Languages:

Feedback: (×187)
Country: Poland
Languages:

Feedback: (×34)
Country: United Kingdom
Languages:

Feedback: (×264)
Country: Russia
Languages:

Feedback: (×1)
Country: United Kingdom
Languages:

Feedback: (×153)
Country: United States
Languages:

Feedback: none
Country: South Africa
Languages:

Feedback: (×88)
Country: France
Languages:

Feedback: (×13)
Country: United States
Languages:

Feedback: (×92)
Country: Spain
Languages:

Feedback: (×8)
Country: France
Languages:

Feedback: (×37)
Country: Belgium
Languages:

Feedback: (×44)
Country: United Kingdom
Languages:

Feedback: none
Country: Russia
Languages:

Feedback: none
Country: South Africa
Languages:

Feedback: none
Country: South Africa
Languages:

Feedback: (×163)
Country: United States
Languages:

Feedback: none
Country: United Kingdom
Languages:

Feedback: (×200)
Country: France
Languages:

Feedback: (×22)
Country: United Arab Emirates
Languages:

Feedback: none
Country: Norway
Languages:

Feedback: (×76)
Country: Netherlands
Languages:

Feedback: none
Country: South Africa
Languages:

Feedback: (×9)
Country: Russia
Languages:

Feedback: (×491)
Country: Italy
Languages:

» See the details of the coins available for swap

Past sales

Pictures	Sale	Date	Version	Grade	Sold price
	Heritage Auctions 2020 November 5 - 6 World & Ancient Coins Platinum and Signature Online Auction - Dallas 3088 Lot 35118	5 Nov 2020	1933 – Hern#S93; Proof	UNC (NGC PR62 Brown)	Unsold
© Heritage Auctions
	Heritage Auctions 2023 July 2 Spotlight: Coins of the British Empire Showcase Auction 61321 Lot 21395	2 Jul 2023	1936 – Hern#S96	UNC (NGC MS63 Brown)	USD 95.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
© Heritage Auctions

Related forum discussions

• South Africa: 1 penny 1933, km14.3, diamond / no diamond

Discuss or ask a question

Contribute to the catalogue