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1 Penny - 1951 Fantasy Issue Aluminium
| Issuer | Australia |
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| Year | 1951 |
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| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
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| Obverse description | A kangaroo in full stride faces left, occupying the central field of the coin. The legend AUSTRALIA arcs across the upper field, while the date 1951 appears in the lower central field beneath the kangaroo. The denomination PENNY is inscribed along the lower rim, completing the circular legend. The design is rendered in a simple, low-relief style characteristic of fantasy or pattern issues of this type. |
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| Reverse description | A stylised outline map of the Australian continent is depicted in raised relief at the centre of the field, surrounded by a beaded border. The name SYDNEY is inscribed within the map in the lower-central region, indicating the location of the city. The legend MELBOURNE appears in the exergue below the map, referencing Australia's second major city. The overall design is simple and cartographic in character, consistent with the fantasy or souvenir nature of this piece. |
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| Edge | Plain |
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