Australia 1964(m) penny

formerly in the Mountain Groan Collection

This type was issued 1955-64 for Australia from Melbourne and Perth and is common. A dot after the word "PENNY" marks the Perth product; this specimen is from Melbourne.

Recorded mintage: Perth: 54,590,000 plus 1 proof; Melbourne: 49,130,000.

Specification: 9.45 g, bronze, 30.8 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM-61.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
• McDonald, Greg, The Pocket Guide to Australian Coins and Banknotes, 23rd ed., Lavington, Australia, 2017.
• Pitt, Michael, Renniks Australian Coin and Banknote Values, 32nd Edition, Matraville, New South Wales, Australia: Renniks Publications, 2023.

Link to:

• 1963 penny
• 1964 half penny
• New Zealand 1964 penny
• 1964 threepence
• Coins and currency dated 1964
• return to coins of Australia