Struck in 1935 at the Melbourne Mint under the reign of King George V, this Australian 1 Penny coin reflects the established bronze coinage of the interwar period. Featuring the iconic “COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA” legend and a simple, bold denomination design, it had a relatively modest mintage of just 3,725,000 (Krause SCWC 2004).

• KM#: 23

• Country/Period: Australia — George V

• Ruler: George V

• Denomination: 1 Penny

• Year/Date: 1935

• Mint: Melbourne

• Composition: Bronze

• Weight: 9.4 g

• Diameter: 30.8 mm

• Thickness: 1.8 mm

• Edge: Smooth

• Shape: Round

• Alignment: Medal (0°)

• Mintage/Print run: 3,725,000 (Krause SCWC 2004)

Condition: Even wear from circulation with visible devices and legends. Minor toning and age-appropriate surface marks.

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Welcome to Treasure Trades — where every piece tells a story in metal.Act now — documented low mintage of 3.725M and strong appeal to Commonwealth collectors.

Why Buy:

• George V-era Australian coinage

• Verified mintage of 3,725,000 (Krause SCWC 2004)

• Bronze type coin from the Melbourne Mint

• Classic Commonwealth of Australia design

• Solid addition for predecimal Australian type sets

• Popular with collectors of British Empire coinage

Sources & Citations:

• Krause Standard Catalog of World Coins, 2004 Edition — KM# 23, mintage and specs confirmed

• Numista (entry: Australia 1 Penny 1935, KM# 23) — accessed Feb 5, 2026

• Royal Australian Mint historical records — confirmation of mint and series details