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1/2 Penny - George V Kookaburra Pattern - Type 1
| Issuer | Australia |
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| Year | 1920 |
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| Shape | Square with rounded corners |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | GEORGIVS V D.G.BRITT:OMN:REX 1920 (Translation: George V by the Grace of God, King of all the British territories) |
| Reverse description | A kookaburra perched on a long, slender section of tree branch, occupying the central field of the square flan. The bird's rendering is notably rough in execution, a consequence of distortion introduced during the mechanical reduction process used to produce the working dies. The legends AUSTRALIA and HALF PENNY are disposed around the design within the field, identifying the denomination and issuing territory. The overall composition reflects the experimental character of this pattern, produced to evaluate the suitability of the square format and indigenous wildlife motif for Australian coinage. |
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