An Australian 1943 bronze Penny (George VI)(minted in Melbourne - no mintmark), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $120 AUD. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from $0.75 to $30 AUD.
There were 11.107 million minted.
An Australian 1943 bronze Penny (George VI)(minted in Perth - mintmark = "Y."), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $115 AUD. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from $0.75 to $28 AUD.
There were 33.086 million minted.
An Australian 1943 bronze Penny (George VI)(Proof)(minted in Perth - mintmark = "Y."), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $40,000 AUD.
An Australian 1943 bronze Penny (George VI)(minted in Bombay - mintmark = "I"), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $135 AUD. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from $0.75 to $30 AUD.
There were 9.0 million minted.
An Australian 1943 bronze Penny (George VI)(Proof)(minted in Bombay - mintmark = "I"), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $40,000 AUD.
A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.
An Australian 1934 bronze Halfpenny (George V), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $275 AUD. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from $0.75 to $32 AUD.
There were 3.816 million minted.
An Australian 1934 bronze Halfpenny (George V)(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.
An Australian 1942 bronze Halfpenny (George VI)(minted in Melbourne - no mintmark), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $500 AUD. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from $3.50 to $80 AUD.
There were 0.720 million minted.
An Australian 1942 bronze Halfpenny (George VI)(minted in Perth - mintmark = "Y."), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $200 AUD. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from $0.50 to $30 AUD.
There were 4.334 million minted.
An Australian 1942 bronze Halfpenny (George VI)(minted in Bombay - mintmark = I below bust of George VI), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $100 AUD. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from $0.50 to $20 AUD.
There were 6.0 million minted.
An Australian 1942 bronze Halfpenny (George VI)(minted in Melbourne - no mintmark)(Proof), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $30,000 AUD.
An Australian 1942 bronze Halfpenny (George VI)(minted in Bombay - mintmark = I below bust of George VI)(Proof), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $30,000 AUD.
An Australian 1942 bronze Halfpenny (George VI)(minted in Perth - mintmark = "Y.")(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.
An Australian 1943 bronze Halfpenny (George VI)(minted in Melbourne - no mintmark), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $48 AUD. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from $0.75 to $8 AUD.
There were 41.025 million minted.
An Australian 1943 bronze Halfpenny (George VI)(minted in Bombay - mintmark = I below bust of George VI), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $90 AUD. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from $0.75 to $12 AUD.
There were 6 million minted.
An Australian 1943 bronze Halfpenny (George VI)(Proof)(minted in Bombay - mintmark = I below bust of George VI), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $28,000 AUD.
An Australian 1943 bronze Halfpenny (George VI)(Pattern)(minted in Perth - mintmark = Y.), 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.
An Australian 1953 bronze Halfpenny (Elizabeth II)(minted in Perth - mintmark = A.), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $45 AUD. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from $0.75 to $8 AUD.
There were 23.967 million minted.
A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.
An Australian 1963 bronze Halfpenny (Elizabeth II), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $7 AUD. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from $0.30 to $2 AUD.
There were 16.410 million minted.
An Australian 1963 bronze Halfpenny (Elizabeth II)(Proof), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $1,050 AUD.
There were 1060 minted.
A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.
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A 1943 penny with a kangaroo on one side is an Australian penny. These can be worth 3.00 dollars or more depending on the condition of the coin.
it is not rare enough to have any value [will have value in about 3 years]
The Australian 1943 Penny was minted variously at the Melbourne Mint (no mintmark), Perth Mint (mintmark is a dot after the Y in PENNY "Y.") and Bombay Mint (mintmark is an "I" under King George's bust).
The last Australian Penny was minted in 1964.
The last Australian Penny was minted in 1964.
The last Australian Penny was minted in 1964.
The last Australian Penny was minted in 1964.
A 1943 steel penny with no mintmark can be worth $.35 - $1.50
Such a coin does not exist. The first Australian Penny was minted in 1911.
A 1943 steel penny is worth just that 1cent.
Who knows. If all of a sudden, for some bizarre reason, every coin collector in the world wanted a 1943 Australian Penny, it could be worth $1,000 or more tomorrow.
The face value is 1 cent.