What is the value of a 1933 Australian Penny?

Answer 1

An Australian 1930 Penny is the rarest coin that has ever been released into general circulation in Australian history. Only 3,000 were minted and of those, 1,500 still exist and are trading in todays market. They are still arguing about why the 1930 Penny was released at all.

There are only 6 proof coins known to exist, 3 in museums and 3 in private collections.

Depending on who you choose to believe, a proof 1930 Penny might go for anything between $250,000 and $500,000 AUD. One of the private collectors has recently declined an offer of $1,000,000 AUD for his proof coin. Another has accepted a $650,000 AUD offer.

An Australian 1930 bronze Penny (George V), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $275,000 AUD. If it is in less than mint condition, it might fetch as little as $18,500 AUD.

A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.

Authentication and verification of such coins is vital. There have been replica coins, as distinct from forgeries, made. Any replica coin should have some indication on it that it is a replica.

The Australian 1930 Penny has recently been described as the "Holy Grail" of the coin collecting world.

Answer 2

An Australian 1935 bronze Penny (George V), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $365 AUD. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from $1 to $58 AUD.

There were 3.724 million minted.

An Australian 1935 bronze Penny (George V)(Proof), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $30,000 AUD.

A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.

Answer 3

An Australian 1932 bronze Penny (George V), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $685 AUD. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from $1 to $115 AUD.

There were 2.116 million minted.

An Australian 1932 bronze Penny (George V)(Proof), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $70,000 AUD.

A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.

Answer 4

An Australian 1931 bronze Penny (George V), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $2,550 AUD. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from $5 to $235 AUD.

There were 0.494 million minted.

An Australian 1931 bronze Penny (George V)(Proof), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $160,000 AUD.

A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.

Answer 5

An Australian 1938 bronze Penny (George VI), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $140 AUD. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from $0.75 to $40 AUD.

There were 7.804 million minted.

An Australian 1938 bronze Penny (George VI)(Proof), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $35,000 AUD.

A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.

Answer 6

An Australian 1933 bronze Penny (George V), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $300 AUD. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from $0.75 to $50 AUD.

There were 5.817 million minted.

An Australian 1933/32 bronze Penny (George V)(with date overstamp), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $2,250 AUD. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from $40 to $400 AUD.

A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.

Answer 7

An Australian 1939 bronze Penny (George VI), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $160 AUD. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from $0.75 to $42 AUD.

There were 6.924 million minted.

An Australian 1939 bronze Penny (George VI)(Proof), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $55,000 AUD.

A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.

Answer 8

An Australian 1934 bronze Penny (George V), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $350 AUD. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from $1 to $55 AUD.

There were 5.8 million minted.

An Australian 1934 bronze Penny (George V)(Proof), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $45,000 AUD.

A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.

Answer 9

An Australian 1930 bronze Halfpenny (George V), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $1,550 AUD. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from $4 to $110 AUD.

There were 0.638 million minted.

An Australian 1930 bronze Halfpenny (George V)(Proof), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $135,000 AUD.

A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.