1931 Penny – George V


The 1931 Penny - George V

This coin is a George V 'small head' penny as it has a smaller portrait compared to previous coins. Copper. SCBC 4055.

The Reverse shows Britannia seated, with Trident and shield.

The Obverse shows a portrait of King George V by Australian sculpter Bertram MacKennal.

Images used by permission of M J Hughes Coins.


Mintage: 19,843,000 (may include coins in sets)
Minted at The Royal Mint.
Remember 1931 ?
In UK: Monarch is King George V. Prime Minister is Ramsay MacDonald (Labour). The Pound Sterling comes off the gold standard. The Highway Code is first published.
In USA: President is Herbert Hoover (R-California). The Star-Spangled Banner is becomes the United States National Anthem. The Empire State Building is completed.
George V (1910-1936)
George V was King of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions, and Emperor of India, from 6 May 1910 until his death in 1936 and was King during World War 1. George was the second son of Albert Edward, Prince of Wales (later King Edward VII), and grandson of Queen Victoria. After his death he was succeeded by his eldest son, Edward VIII.

In 1919-20, the Silver price rose dramatically so .925 silver coins began to made in 0.500 siver. Gold Sovereigns were produced in large quantities early in George's reign - over 30 million in 1911 and again in 1912, although there was no bullion sovereigns issued 1918-1924 (Commonwealth mints did continue mintage).
Category: Penny
The Penny is one of the most famous British coins. The coin itself has been around since 600AD and at various times has been struck in silver, copper and bronze. Originally split into halfpennies and farthing, it is now itself the least denomination coin currently in circulation. Made from copper (actually copper plated steel).

Originally there were 12 pennies in one shilling and 240 pennies in £1; since decimalisation in 1973 there are 100 new pence in one pound.

Composition: Early pennies were Silver, then Copper, Bronze and Copper coated steel.
Which Mint: The Royal Mint
The Royal Mint is the designated place for the UK to mint coins. It dates back well over 1000 years and is a Government-owned company. 

Formed in the reign of Alfred the Great about the year 886, during the period 1279-1812 it was generally referred to as The Tower Mint as it was housed at the Tower of London. The Master of The Royal Mint has included famous figures such as Sir Isaac Newton.

Since 2010 it has operated as Royal Mint Ltd, a company owned by HM Treasury, under an exclusive contract to supply all coinage for the UK although it also produces medals and coins for other countries. It is currently located at Llantrisant, Wales.
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
The United Kingdom (UK) is the Union of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. It is often refered to as Great Britain (GBR). It has a long, rich history.

The orignal coinage was Pounds, Shillings and Pence but since decimalisation on 15 February 1971, it is £1 = 100p, that is One Pound = 100 pence. The coinage of the UK is also a long history, the Royal Mint being established as long ago as 886AD when coins were hammered. Today there is perhaps 30 billion coins in circulation, and many (numismatic) collectors coins and sets are issued frequently in gold, silver and other metals.
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1931 Half Penny Coin George V As Pictured - Collectable Old British Coins Lot 01
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Great Britain One Penny 1931 Bronze Coin George V FREE DELIVERY O53
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Great Britain One Penny 1931 Bronze Coin George V FREE DELIVERY R259
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UK 1931 KING GEORGE V BRONZE UNC HALF PENNY WITH LUSTRE IN PROTECTIVE CLEAR FLIP
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1911 TO 1936 GEORGE V PENNY / PENNIES CHOICE OF YEAR / DATE
1911 TO 1936 GEORGE V PENNY / PENNIES CHOICE OF YEAR / DATE
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1911 to 1936 George V Bronze Penny Your Choice of Date   / Year
1911 to 1936 George V Bronze Penny Your Choice of Date / Year
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Great Britain One Penny Old Coin 1931 George V *IDEAL FOR COLLECTORS*
Great Britain One Penny Old Coin 1931 George V *IDEAL FOR COLLECTORS*
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King George V One 1 Penny Choice 1911-1936 Pick Your Own Choose Date
King George V One 1 Penny Choice 1911-1936 Pick Your Own Choose Date
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