1 Shilling - George V

Issuer New Guinea
Year 1935-1936
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Shilling (1/20)
Currency Pound (1915-1966)
Composition Silver (.925)
Weight 5.38 g
Diameter 23.5 mm
Thickness 1.2 mm
Shape Round with a round hole
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s) George Kruger Gray
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#5, Schön#5
Obverse description Crown over crossed sceptres, lettering around
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering GEORGIUS V.D G· ·REX ET IND·IMP·
(Translation: George V by the grace of god King and Emperor of India)
Reverse description Pattern around hole with lettering around
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering TERRITORY OF NEW GUINEA ·ONE SHILLING·1935·
Edge Reeded
Mint
Mintage 1935 - - 2 100 000
1936 - - 1 360 000
Numisquare ID 4575614840
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