1936 Penny George V (smaller portrait)
George V smaller portrait
1936United Kingdom
Part of Pre-decimal coins
1936 Penny George V (smaller portrait) is a United Kingdom Penny coin struck in 1936 at the Royal Mint (Tower Hill). 154,296,000 were minted. Its estimated value in Very Fine is £0.68, from the Numista catalogue (October 2026). It is rated 2/10 for rarity (common). It is struck in bronze, weighs 9.45 g and measures 30.8 mm across.
Denomination
Penny
Condition
Circulation
Mintage
154,296,000
Physical Properties
Composition:Bronze
Weight:9.45g
Shape:Round
Diameter:30.8mm
Thickness:1.6mm
Currency:Pound sterling (1158-1971)
Mint:Royal Mint (Tower Hill)
Features & Details
RoundBronze
Value source:Numista catalogue, Very Fine
Value date:3 Oct 2026
Is the 1936 Penny (George V) rare?
Its circulation mintage of 154,296,000 is the 48th lowest of 48 circulation Penny coins in the catalogue.
Versions of the 1936 George V Penny
| Version | Finish | Variety | Mintage | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 Penny George V (smaller portrait) (this page) | Circulation | smaller portrait | 154,296,000 | £0.68Numista catalogue, Very Fine |
| 1936 Penny George V Proof (smaller portrait) | Proof | smaller portrait | — | — |
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