An Australian 1955 bronze Penny (Elizabeth II)(minted in Melbourne - no mintmark), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $50 AUD. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from $0.75 to $8 AUD.
There were 6.936 million minted.
An Australian 1955 bronze Penny (Elizabeth II)(minted in Perth - mintmark = Y.), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $65 AUD. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from $0.75 to $7 AUD.
There were 6.202 million minted.
An Australian 1955 bronze Penny (Elizabeth II)(minted in Melbourne - no mintmark)(Proof), could fetch up to $1,100 AUD.
There were 1,200 minted.
An Australian 1955 bronze Penny (Elizabeth II)(minted in Perth - mintmark = Y.)(Proof), could fetch up to $10,500 AUD.
There were 301 minted.
A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.
An Australian 1956 bronze Penny (Elizabeth II)(minted in Melbourne - no mintmark), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $75 AUD. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from $0.75 to $6 AUD.
There were 13.872 million minted.
An Australian 1956 bronze Penny (Elizabeth II)(minted in Perth - mintmark = PENNY.), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $50 AUD. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from $0.75 to $6 AUD.
There were 12.121 million minted.
An Australian 1956 bronze Penny (Elizabeth II)(minted in Melbourne - no mintmark)(Proof) could fetch up to $1,200 AUD.
There were 1,500 minted.
An Australian 1956 bronze Penny (Elizabeth II)(minted in Perth - mintmark = PENNY.)(Proof) could fetch up to $13,500 AUD.
There were 417 minted.
A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.
An Australian 1952 bronze Penny (George VI)(minted in Melbourne - no mintmark), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $38 AUD. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from $0.50 to $8 AUD.
There were 21.24 million minted.
An Australian 1952 bronze Penny (George VI)(minted in Perth - A.), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $42 AUD. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from $0.50 to $8 AUD.
There were 12.408 million minted.
An Australian 1952 bronze Penny (George VI)(minted in Melbourne - no mintmark)(Proof), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $35,000 AUD.
An Australian 1952 bronze Penny (George VI)(minted in Perth - A.)(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 1950 bronze Penny (George VI)(minted in Melbourne - no mintmark), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $55 AUD. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from $0.50 to $14 AUD.
There were 36.358 million minted.
An Australian 1950 bronze Penny (George VI)(minted in Perth - mintmark = Y.), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $180 AUD. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from $1 to $38 AUD.
There were 21.488 million minted.
An Australian 1950 bronze Penny (George VI)(Proof)(minted in Perth - mintmark = Y.), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $50,000 AUD.
A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.
An Australian 1951 bronze Penny (George VI)(minted in London - mintmark = PL), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $30 AUD. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from $0.50 to $6 AUD.
There were 18 million minted.
An Australian 1951 bronze Penny (George VI)(minted in Perth - mintmark = Y.), 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 $1 to $30 AUD.
There were 12.888 million minted.
An Australian 1951 bronze Penny (George VI)(minted in Melbourne - no mintmark), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $42 AUD. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from $0.50 to $13 AUD.
There were 45.514 million minted.
A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.
An Australian 1957 bronze Penny (Elizabeth II)(minted in Perth - mintmark = "Y."), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $30 AUD. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from $0.75 to $5 AUD.
There were 15.978 million minted.
An Australian 1957 bronze Penny (Elizabeth II)(minted in Perth - mintmark = "Y.")(Proof Matt finish), could fetch up to $2,450 AUD.
There were 1,112 minted.
An Australian 1957 bronze Penny (Elizabeth II)(minted in Perth - mintmark = "Y.")(Proof Brilliant finish), could fetch up to $2,000 AUD.
There were 1,112 minted.
A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.
An Australian 1946 bronze Penny (George VI), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $3,500 AUD. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from $55 to $575 AUD.
There were 0.363 million minted.
A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.
An Australian 1956 50% silver Sixpence (Elizabeth II), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $125 AUD. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from $2 to $28 AUD.
There were 7.904 million minted.
An Australian 1956 50% silver Sixpence (Elizabeth II)(Proof), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $390 AUD.
There were 1,500 minted.
A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.
Congratulations if you have one, but Australian Pennies were no longer minted after 1964.
The Australian Penny was replaced by the 1 cent coin in 1966.
1952 penny with kangaroo on back
1956 Australian Pennies minted at the Melbourne Mint have no mintmark. 1956 Australian Pennies minted at the Perth Mint have a dot (.) after the Y in PENNY (PENNY.)
The last Australian Penny was minted in 1964.
There were was no Australian 1956 Halfpenny minted.
The last Australian Penny was minted in 1964.
The last Australian Penny was minted in 1964.
An Australian 1956 Penny looks almost exactly the same as any other Australian Penny minted from 1955 to 1964 inclusive. A 1956 Penny minted in Perth will have a mintmark (.) after the "Y" in PENNY (Y.). The Melbourne Penny has no mintmark. See the 1964 penny at the link below.
The last Australian Penny was minted in 1964.
Such a coin does not exist. The first Australian Penny was minted in 1911.
The "Strapless" Penny was the 1956 Penny.
The last Australian Penny was minted in 1964. Their place in the Australian currency was replaced by the 1 cent coin in 1966.
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