What is a 1920 Australian penny coin worth?
Values, images, and specs for the 1920 'double dot' penny from Australia.
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VG | F | VF | EF | aUnc | Unc |
$50 | $160 | $475 |
$1.8k |
$4k |
$8.5k+ |
Values are in Australian Dollars
Based on European Grading System
Further information on grading, condition, detractors, and
how to assess your coin can be found further down this page.
Australia
penny
KGV 1920
double dot
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The obverse features the robed and crowned
bust of King George V facing left, with the
surrounding legend: 'GEORGIVS V
D.G.BRITT:OMN:REX F.D.IND:IMP:'.
images courtesy of TDK APDC
Notes: Dot above top scroll, dot below bottom scroll.
When comparing to 'dot above top scroll', look for
light die crack at top of 'W', which is a key indicator
for 'double dots'.
Monarch | King George V |
Edge | plain |
Weight | 9.45 grams |
Diameter | 30.8 mm |
Composition | bronze |
Minted | Melbourne & Sydney,
Australia |
Mintage | approx. 9,041,000 (all
variants) |
Scarcity | considered scarce |
Obverse | Sir E.B. Mackennal |
Reverse | W.H.J. Blakemore |
1920 Australian
penny specifications
double dot
1920 Australian
penny design
double dot
The 1920 Australian penny reverse
shows an inner beaded circle with the words
'ONE PENNY' between two scrolls.
The legend reads: 'COMMONWEALTH
OF AUSTRALIA', with the date below.
primary varieties: 'no dots',
'dot below bottom scroll', 'dot above bottom scroll',
'dot above top scroll', and 'double dot'.
Scarce obverse variants exist for some of the above.
The retail value of a 1920
'double dot' Australian penny
can range from $50 to over
$8,500, depending on grade
condition, desirability, and
demand.
Our guide below shows retail
estimates based on grade.
links to our self-help pages on coin assessment
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Grading Terms
VG | Very Good |
F | Fine |
VF | Very Fine |
EF | Extremely Fine |
aUnc | about Uncirculated |
Unc | Uncirculated |