1940 British Penny

Coin

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Canadian Aviation Museum

Name/Title

1940 British Penny

Description

A 1940 British Penny.

Category

Second World War Era

Mintage

Mint

Royal Mint

Quantity Produced

42284400

Date made

1940

Place of Origin

Country

Britain

Region

Western Europe

Continent

Europe

Manufacture Method

Milled

Designer or Engraver

Thomas Humphrey Paget

Coin Details

Obverse

Description

Uncrowned portrait of King George VI left, legend around.

Reverse

Description

Seated figure of Britannia right, with trident in left hand and shield bearing the Union flag in right, sea behind with lighthouse to left, denomination above and date in exergue.

Edge

Edge Type

Plain/Smooth

Denomination

.01

Composition

Material Notes

Bronze

Create Date

October 23, 2025

Update Date

October 30, 2025