1 Shilling – New Guinea
Standard circulation coins
Context
Years: 1938–1945
Country: Papua New Guinea 
Issuer: New Guinea
Ruler: George VI
Currency:
(1915—1966)
Demonetized: Yes
Total mintage: 5,400,000
Material
Diameter: 23.5 mm
Weight: 5.38 g
Silver weight: 4.98 g
Thickness: 1.2 mm
Shape: Round with a round hole
Composition: 92.5% Silver
Magnetic: No
Technique: Milled
Alignment: Medal alignment
References
KM: #Click to copy to clipboard8
Numista: #7601
Value
Bullion value: $13.66
Obverse
Inscription:
GEORGIUS VI.D G.· ·REX ET IND.IMP.
K G
K G
Translation:
George VI by the Grace of God, King and Emperor of India.
K G
K G
Script: Latin
Language: Latin
Engraver: George Kruger Gray
Reverse
Inscription:
TERRITORY OF NEW GUINEA
KG
·ONE·SHILLING·1938·
KG
·ONE·SHILLING·1938·
Script: Latin
Engraver: George Kruger Gray
Edge
Reeded
Mints
| Name | Mark |
|---|---|
| Royal Mint | — |
Mintings
| Year | Mint Mark | Mintage | Quality | Collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | — | 3,400,000 | ||
| 1945 | — | 2,000,000 |
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