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¼ Penny - Elizabeth II (1st portrait)
🇿🇦 South Africa · ¼ Penny - Elizabeth II (1st portrait) · 1923–1960
| Weight | 2.83 g |
| Diameter | 20.2 mm |
| Mintage | 1,567,280 Proof issues: 950 |
| Edge | Plain |
| Alignment | ↑↑ Medal |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Melt value | — |
| Designer | Mary Gillick, George Kruger Gray |
| Reference | Hern# S40 |
| Collector's Key World ID | CKW-ZAF-1235 |
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Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How many 1959 South Africa ¼ Penny - Elizabeth II (1st portrait) coins were minted?
1,567,280 were struck (Proof issues: 950).
What is a 1959 South Africa ¼ Penny - Elizabeth II (1st portrait) made of?
Bronze, weighing 2.83 g.
Is the 1959 South Africa ¼ Penny - Elizabeth II (1st portrait) a key date?
It's a more common issue overall, though scarcer varieties may carry a premium — see the varieties list.
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